Edwin O. Lewis papers, [ca. 1945-1974]

Mss.Ms.Coll.36

Date: Circa [1945-1974] | Size: 5 Linear feet

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Abstract

These papers include materials regarding the restoration of Independence National Historical Park.

Background note

Edwin Owen Lewis was a Philadelphia politician and judge; he was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1946 and served as Chairman of the advisory commission for INHP from 1948.

Collection Information

Physical description

5 linear feet.

Restrictions

Restrictions on Access:

Collection is unprocessed and may be consulted only with advance permission from the Manuscripts Librarian.

Provenance

Presented by Carolyn Walton and accessioned, 1985 (1985 183ms).

Indexing Terms

Geographic Name(s)

Independence National Historical Park (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Detailed Inventory

Development of Independence Mall and Parking Garage. Architect's drawings.	1963 July 9			Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Background note: Judge Edwin O. Lewis was the president of the Independence Hall Association. In 1947, as a national park was being assembled around Independence Hall, Lewis advocated that the federal government purchase the three blocks north of the historic building for the park. The General State Authority, Project No. GSA 106-4. President William W. Scranton, Executive Director A.J. Caruso. Architects Harbason, Hough, Livingston and Larson plans for Independence Mall.