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City of Philadelphia Department of Recreation

 Organization

Found in 31 Collections and/or Records:

Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center and Reyburn Park, 1949, 1969-1976

 File — Drawer: 7.5
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the building, park grounds, facilities, and Connie Mack statue. Activities and events depicted include dance class, recreation leaders meeting, and a game of marbles.

Dates: 1949; 1969-1976

Department of Recreation events and activities, 1955-1969

 File — Drawer: 7.5
Scope and Contents This file contains photographs documenting various Department of Recreation events and activities from 1955 to 1969. Events include lifeguard in-service training, City Employees' Fair, Spring Recreation Conference, a Christmas-Hanukkah singalong for senior citizens, the American Public Works Association Convention, Bicycle Rodeo, the city hoop-whirling championships, marbles contest, the 7th Annual Children's Play and Ballet at the Wanamaker Building, the Big Band Dance at Convention Hall,...
Dates: 1955-1969

Department of Recreation events and activities, 1970-1999, n.d.

 File — Drawer: 7.5
Scope and Contents This file contains photographs documenting various Department of Recreation events and activities from 1970 to 1999. A majority of the photographs are 8x10 black and white, though colored photos and photos of other sizes can be found throughout. Events include the National Recreation and Park Association convention, a Christmas party held for senior citizens, the Neighborhood League Basketball Championship game, the Department of Recreation float at the Thanksgiving Day Parade, the...
Dates: 1970-1999; n.d.