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Historic resources from our archives - images, maps, documents, and more.

PWD Celebrates Black History Month

Black-and-white image of the title page of a government report

Perkiomen Water Supply Surveys, 1866

Map of Philadelphia showing Population in year 1920

Map of Philadelphia showing Population in year 1920

Philadelphia Underground, Jan. 29, 1961

“Philadelphia Underground,” Jan. 29, 1961

Standard Philadelphia (B) Hydrant (2004.057.022.1075)

Standard Philadelphia (B) Hydrant

Sewage collection and disposal plan

Plan for the Collection, Purification and Disposal of the Sewage of the City of Philadelphia, 1912