Mann Recreation Center (Rivera), 1965-1975, 2002
Scope and Contents
Photographs of the building exterior, park grounds, and various events and activities at Mann Recreation Center from 1965 to 1975. Events and activities documented include Water Carnival, Christmas party, City Championship Volleyball Tournament, Swimming Championship meet, Doll Show, Harlem Globetrotters Basketball Clinic, physical fitness program, Girls Tumbling Meet, Field Day featuring Jim Washington of the 76ers, floor hockey game, and gymnastics class. Notable people pictured include Jim Washington of the 76ers.
Dates
- 1965-1975
- 2002
Conditions Governing Access note
This collection is open for research. Due to the fragility of certain documents, special handling procedures may be required. All decisions regarding handling will be at the discretion of the staff archivist.
Extent
9 Photographic Prints : color ; 4" x 6"
46 Photographic Prints : black-and-white ; 8" x 10"
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive Repository
1515 Arch Street, 10th Floor
Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19102 United States
215-683-0211
theresa.stuhlman@phila.gov