Topics Sewers & Drainage

2008 map showing historic Dock Creek with adjacent historical features

Map of Historic Dock Creek

Colored ink drawing showing drainage areas and sewer inlets in Philaelphia in the early 19th century

Drainage area plan, early 19th century

Pen-and-ink drawing depicting the plan for stormwater regulation of Sassafras (Race) Street in Philadelphia in 1819

Sassafras (Race) Street Survey, 1819

Noll’s New Official Guide Map of Philadelphia, 1897

International Exhibition situation plan, 1876

Centennial Exhibition situation plan, 1876