Central Childrens Department, 1901 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, US

The Parkway Central Library-Map Collection Department in Philadelphia, PA is a multidisciplinary collection of over 130,000 current and historical maps. As part of the Free Library of Philadelphia's Special Collections division, the Map Collection covers every area of the world, with a particular focus on Philadelphia and adjacent regions. It supports research and learning in various fields such as history, earth sciences, social studies, art, literature, genealogy, historic preservation, and land use. The collection offers a wide range of cartographic materials, including aerial photographs, atlases, city maps, thematic maps, and World War II maps. Materials in the Map Collection are non-circulating, but free to access by appointment. The department also welcomes group visits from schools, universities, and community organizations, offering specialized appointments based on the strengths of their collections. Additionally, high-resolution images of digitized maps can be requested through their Reproduction Services webpage.Generated from the website

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