Lawncrest Recreation Center, 1957-1978
Scope and Contents
This file contains photographs of the building's exterior, children playing on playground equipment, and people swimming in the pool. Other events and activities documented include a talent show, pool ribbon-cutting ceremony, Dance Festival, bubble gum-blowing contest, Bicycle Safety Rodeo, Recreation Department Umpire's Clinic, and the Lawncrest float in the Clean-Up, Paint-Up, Fix-Up Parade.
Dates
- 1957-1978
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
From the Collection: 52.0 Linear feet
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