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Dilworth, Richardson, 1898-1974

 Person

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Dickinson Square, 1934, 1959-1979

 File — Drawer: 7.5
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the park grounds, building exterior, children playing on the playground, and the dedication ceremony. Notable people pictured include Mayor Richardson Dilworth, Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford, Philadelphia City Councilman Paul D'Ortona, and Fredric R. Mann.

Dates: 1934; 1959-1979

Guerin Recreation Center, 1957-1973

 File — Drawer: 6.3
Scope and Contents Photographs of the building exterior, grounds, children playing on the playground equipment, and children playing in the spray pool. Events and programs documented include the recreation center groundbreaking ceremony, a bocce championship game, the Guerin Music Festival, the indoor bocce center groundbreaking ceremony, a Gold Medal basketball game, arts and crafts sessions, demolition ceremonies prior to the recreation center's construction, performances from the Folk Dance Festival, and a...
Dates: 1957-1973

Panati Playground, 1959-1961, 1970, c. 1995

 File — Drawer: 6.5
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the park grounds, building exterior, demolition ceremonies, bocce game, and people playing basketball. Notable people pictured include Mayor Richardson Dilworth, Mayor James Tate, and Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1959-1961; 1970; c. 1995

Rose Playground, 1961-1971, 2001

 File — Drawer: 5.2
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the park's building, grounds, and children playing on playground. Events documented include dedication ceremony and Philadelphia 76ers basketball clinic. Notable people pictured include Mayor Richardson Dilworth and City Councilman George X. Schwartz.

Dates: 1961-1971; 2001

Tinicum Wildlife Preserve, 1958-1972

 File — Drawer: 5.4
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the wildlife preserve grounds, wildlife, visits by the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, fishermen, bird-watchers, damage caused by a fire, and official opening ceremony. Notable people pictured include Mayor Richardson Dilworth.

Dates: 1958-1972

Venice Island Playground, 1960-1975

 File — Drawer: 5.4
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the building exterior, park facilities, and children playing on playground equipment. Also documents various events and activities including recreational swimming, dedication ceremony, and senior citizens playing cards. Notable people pictured include Mayor Richardson Dilworth, Department of Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford, Congressman Herman Toll, and City Council members Constance Dallas, Alfred Luongo, and Edward R. Cantor.

Dates: 1960-1975

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Subject
Basketball 4
Dedications 3
Boccie (Game) 2
Basketball courts 1
Bird watching 1