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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

Contains 8x10 black and white phoographs of the park grounds, building exterior, children playing on the playground, and the dedication ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include Mayor Dilworth, Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford, Philadelphia citycouncilman Paul D'Ortona, and Fredric R. Mann.

Dates: 1934; 1959-1979

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

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

 File — Drawer: 6.5
Scope and Contents

Includes photographs of the park grounds, building exterior, demolition ceremonies, a bocce game, and people playing basketball. Notable people featured in this file include Mayor Dilworth, Mayor Tate, and Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1959-1961; 1970; c. 1995

Rose Playground, 1961-1971, 2001

 File — Drawer: 5.2
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the park's building, grounds, and children playing on playground equipment. Events documented in this file include the dedication ceremony and a Philadelphia 76ers basketball clinic. Notable people included in this file include Mayor Dilworth and City Councilman George X. Schwartz.

Dates: 1961-1971; 2001

Tinicum Wildlife Preserve, 1958-1972

 File — Drawer: 5.4
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the wildlife preserve grounds, wildlife, visits by the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts, fishermen, bird-watchers, damaged caused by a fire, and the official opening ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include Mayor Richardson Dilworth.

Dates: 1958-1972

Venice Island Playground, 1960-1975

 File — Drawer: 5.4
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the building's exterior, park facilities, and children playing on the playground equipment. It also includes photos of various events and activities, including recreational swimming; the dedication ceremony; and senior citizens playing cards. Notable people featured in this file include Mayor Dilworth and Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1960-1975

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