Thomas Mitchell Playground, 1967-1976
Scope and Contents
Photographs of the site before development into a playground, building exterior, grounds and facilities, and children playing on playground equipment. Events documented include dedication ceremony, baseball game, Bicentennial Art Exhibit, opening of the pool, bubble gum-blowing contest, and 100-hour street hockey marathon to benefit multiple sclerosis. Notable people pictured include Department of Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.
Dates
- 1967-1976
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
54 Photographic Prints : black-and-white ; 8" x 10"
4 Photographic Prints : black-and-white ; 5" x 7"
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
