Categories newsmakers | 1950sPosted on 2013/11/13John K. Binswanger ’54 On April 20, 2010, John K. Binswanger ’54 was honored at the Fairmount Park Conservancy Centennial Celebration as one of the “most dedicated champions of the park.” Featuring remarks by city Mayor Michael A. Nutter and NBC’s Chris Matthews, the celebration raised significant funds for the conservancy, which is dedicated to improving the environment as well as preserving historic treasures. “Great cities have at their heart great public parks and Philadelphia has a park system like no other,” said Katrina L. Wilhelm, executive director of the conservancy.