Letters, 1929.

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Letters, 1929.

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Cover letter (copy) from Commission President Eli K. Price to Philadelphia Mayor Harry A. Mackey; and an accompanying report (copy) entitled "The Improvement to City Hall Square, Philadelphia," by Paul P. Cret and Harry Sternfeld. The letter and report describe the beautification efforts around the City Hall area. Specifically, they recommend the removal of City Hall with the exception of the tower, development of a new building for municipal offices, creation of a civic center, and enhancements to the subway and surface transportation systems.

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Temple University Libraries, Paley Library

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Temple University Libraries, Paley Library

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Mackey, Harry A. (Harry Arista), 1873-1938

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Cret, Paul Philippe, 1876-1945

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Paul Philippe Cret (1876-1945) was born in Lyon, France. EĢcole des Beaux-Arts, Paris, 1903. Professor, University of Pennsylvania, and architect in Philadelphia, 1903-1937. Major works include Indianapolis Public Library, 1914-1917; Delaware River Bridge, Philadelphia, 1920-1926; Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, 1928-1932; Federal Reserve Board Building, Washington, 1935-1937. From the description of Pan American Union Building, Washington, D.C. : presentation, development an...

Philadelphia Commission (Pa.)

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The Philadelphia Commission, established in 1926, worked for "the beautification of the metropolitan area of Philadelphia." From the description of Letters, 1929. (Temple University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122444893 ...

Price, Eli Kirk, 1885-1933.

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Sternfeld, Harry

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