Crawford, Robert W.

Awards and Ceremonies - Commissioner Crawford, 1957-1977

File — Drawer: 7.4

Scope and Contents note From the Collection: This collection contains a multitude of images of the Fairmount Park system created between 1855 and 2012 in a variety of formats. The “Photographic prints” collection consists of primarily of 8 x 10 prints of various park features, such as historic houses, guard boxes, landscape, construction and demolition, although sizes and content does vary widely throughout. This collection is a combination of photos which are official documents of the Fairmount Park Commission, and...

Dates: 1957-1977

Found in: Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive / FP.2010.002, Photographic Prints / Subject files. General park features and activities

Connie Mack Stadium, 1960-1969

File — Drawer: 7.5

Scope and Contents

The photos in this file document a Junior Baseball Federation Game, a "pitchometer" competition, and the press box construction improvements. Notable people depicted in this file include Department of Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford, Jack Kelly Jr., and Dick Clark.

Dates: 1960-1969

Found in: Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive / FP.2010.002, Photographic Prints / Neighborhood parks, historic structures and recreation facilities

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.

Found in: Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive / FP.2010.002, Photographic Prints / Subject files. General park features and activities

Department of Recreation history research: Crawford, Robert, 1995

File — Drawer: 6-5

Dates: 1995

Found in: Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive / FP.2010.001.006, History Files / Department of Recreation

Feltonville Recreation Center, 1956-1977, 1997

File — Drawer: 6.2

Scope and Contents

This file contains exterior shots of the building and grounds, children playing on playground equipment, people swimming, the Feltonville Pool ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a Freckles Contest.

Dates: 1956-1977; 1997

Found in: Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive / FP.2010.002, Photographic Prints / Neighborhood parks, historic structures and recreation facilities

Fletcher Recreation Center, 1970-1971

File — Drawer: 6.2

Scope and Contents

This file includes photos of the park grounds and building exterior, the pool's ribbon-cutting ceremony, and children playing on the playground equipment.

Dates: 1970-1971

Found in: Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive / FP.2010.002, Photographic Prints / Neighborhood parks, historic structures and recreation facilities

Ford Recreation Center, 1972-1979

File — Drawer: 6.3

Scope and Contents

This file contains 5x7 and 8x10 black and white photographs of the building exterior, grounds, and the land prior to construction of the recreation center. It also includes photographs from the dedication ceremony featuring Recreation Commissioner Robert W. Crawford.

Dates: 1972-1979

Found in: Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive / FP.2010.002, Photographic Prints / Neighborhood parks, historic structures and recreation facilities

Guerin Recreation Center, 1957-1973

File — Drawer: 6.3

Scope and Contents This file contains 8x10 and 5x7 black and white photographs of the building exterior, grounds, children playing on the playground equipment, and children playing in the spray pool. Events and programs documented in this file include the ground-breaking ceremony of the recreation center, a bocce championship game, the Guerin Music Festival, the groundbreaking ceremony of the indoor bocce center, a Gold Medal basketball game, arts and crafts sessions, demolition ceremonies prior to the...

Dates: 1957-1973

Found in: Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive / FP.2010.002, Photographic Prints / Neighborhood parks, historic structures and recreation facilities

Hillside Playground, 1956, 1964, 1971-1978

File — Drawer: 6.3

Scope and Contents

This file contains 8x10 black and white photographs of the park grounds, children playing on the playground equipment, and people swimming. Events include the playground dedication ceremony and the bocce court dedication ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include Mayor Frank Rizzo and Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1956; 1964; 1971-1978

Found in: Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive / FP.2010.002, Photographic Prints / Neighborhood parks, historic structures and recreation facilities

Jerome Brown Playground, 1962-1972

File — Drawer: 6.3

Scope and Contents

Photographs in this file include exterior views of the building, grounds, and facilities. It also documents the site before and after a graffiti clean-up. Notable people appearing in this file include Mayor Tate and Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1962-1972

Found in: Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive / FP.2010.002, Photographic Prints / Neighborhood parks, historic structures and recreation facilities

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Awards and Ceremonies - Commissioner Crawford, 1957-1977

Connie Mack Stadium, 1960-1969

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

Department of Recreation history research: Crawford, Robert, 1995

Feltonville Recreation Center, 1956-1977, 1997

Fletcher Recreation Center, 1970-1971

Ford Recreation Center, 1972-1979

Guerin Recreation Center, 1957-1973

Hillside Playground, 1956, 1964, 1971-1978

Jerome Brown Playground, 1962-1972

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