Bushnell’s Map of Fairmount Park Philadelphia – 1897

Canals

Includes a brief history, description and historical photo of the lock.

Fairmount Dam, 1819-1821

An aerial view of the dam.

Fairmount Dam Historical Marker

Photo and text of a marker in Philadelphia County.

Postcard Old Water Works at Fairmont Dam and Canal Philadelphia PA

Includes a view of the canal.

Schuylkill Navigation Co. canal and Fairmount Water Works in the distance

An historical photo.