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Plan of the revision of lines and grades of City Plan No. 178, 42nd Ward Philadelphia, bounded by Ruscomb St., Broad St., the line of Chew St., Stenton Ave., and the right of way of the Phila., Germantown and Norristown Railroad. And to lay out on said plan such parkways, parking places, and parks as may best preserve the natural beauties of the land within said boundaries. [Ordinance Dec. 1, 1911; confirmed various dates to Sept. 21, 1911], 1911

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Plan of the revision of lines and grades of City Plan No. 178, 42nd Ward Philadelphia, bounded by Ruscomb St., Broad St., the line of Chew St., Stenton Ave., and the right of way of the Phila., Germantown and Norristown Railroad. And to lay out on said plan such parkways, parking places, and parks as may best preserve the natural beauties of the land within said boundaries. [Ordinance Dec. 1, 1911; confirmed various dates to Sept. 21, 1911]
Creator:
Wagner, Joseph C.
Date Created:
1911
Physical Format:
48 x 48 in.
Coverage:
Bounded by Ruscomb St., Broad St., the line of Chew St., Stenton Ave., and the right of way of the Philadelphia, Germantown and Norristown Railroad.
Identifier:
178-02_MTD
Media:
Mounted
Map Features:
Topography without streams, parks placed in stream valleys including Wister's Woods, Wakefield Park, Belfield Park, Kemble Park, and Harpers Hollow Park; Wingohocking Creek watershed. Most of these parks were never placed on city plan.
Image Note:
The colors in this image may have been adjusted to enhance legibility, and may not accurately reflect the original item.
Source:
Philadelphia Streets Department, Survey and Designs Bureau
Image File(s)
178-02_MTD
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