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...

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This file contains photographs from various awards ceremonies, both hosted by and in honor of the Fairmount Park Commission. It features Fairmount Park Commissioners Ernesta Ballard, Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr., Robert McConnell, William Mifflin, and Pete Hoskins. Other notable people featured in this file include Governor Dick Thornburgh, Mayor Frank Rizzo, Mayor John Street, and City Councilmen Frank Rizzo, Jr. and Darrell Clarke.

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...

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Photographs in this file document the site prior to development of the playground, the playground's dedication ceremony, and the dedication ceremony of the new building. Notable people featured in this file include Mayor Frank Rizzo.

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Contains photos of the park grounds, children playing on the playground equipment, a dedication ceremony, and damage caused by a fire. Notable people featured in this file include Mayor Frank Rizzo.

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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.

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This file contains photographs of the site prior to development of the park, park grounds and facilities, and the park dedication ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include Mayor Frank Rizzo and City Council President George X. Schwartz.

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This file contains photographs of the site's grounds and facilities, the dedication ceremony, and children and adults using the playground equipment. Notable people featured in this file include Mayor Frank Rizzo and Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

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Contains photos of the 1978 groundbreaking ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include Mayor Frank Rizzo and Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

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File contains photos of the site prior to development into a park, park grounds, people swimming, the dedication ceremony, and the pool ribbon-cutting ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include Mayor Rizzo, Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford, and City Councilman Harry Jannotti.