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This file contains photographs of the park grounds and facilities, children playing on the playground equipment, and dedication ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Scope and Contents note From the Collection: This collection contains a multitude of images of the Fairmount Park system created between 1855 and 2012 in a variety of formats. The “Photographic prints” collection consists of primarily of 8 x 10 prints of various park features, such as historic houses, guard boxes, landscape, construction and demolition, although sizes and content does vary widely throughout. This collection is a combination of photos which are official documents of the Fairmount Park Commission, and...

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Contains photographs of the park grounds, spray pool, children playing on the playground equipment, and dedication ceremony.

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This file contains photographs of the site prior to development of the park.

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Contains photographs of the site prior to the development of the park and the opening of the new pool. Notable people featured in this file include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

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This file contains photographs of the site prior to development and people playing badminton. Programs and events documented in this file include the groundbreaking ceremony, a roller derby bout, and the construction of the roller derby track.

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This file contains photographs of various Department of Recreation awards banquets and ceremonies featuring Commissioner Robert W. Crawford. Other notable people featured include Mayor Frank Rizzo, Mayor Tate, and John B. Kelly, Jr.

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This file contains photographs documenting various Department of Recreation ceremonies and awards banquets. Notable people featured include Recreation Commissioner Robert W. Crawford, Frederic R. Mann, City Council President Paul D'Ortona, Mayor Ed Rendell, and Philadelphia radio personality Jerry Blavat.

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Photographs in this file include views of the pool, children swimming, the Little Quaker Swimming Championship meet, the Masters Swim Meet, the NTJL tennis finals, the women's "Six-A-Thon", diving, and people playing basketball.

Scope and Contents note From the Collection: This collection contains a multitude of images of the Fairmount Park system created between 1855 and 2012 in a variety of formats. The “Photographic prints” collection consists of primarily of 8 x 10 prints of various park features, such as historic houses, guard boxes, landscape, construction and demolition, although sizes and content does vary widely throughout. This collection is a combination of photos which are official documents of the Fairmount Park Commission, and...