Drawer 7.5
Contains 123 Results:
Case Building, 1968-1977, 1998
Items in this file include interior and exterior photographs of the building, as well as photographs of park staff at work.
Burke Playground, 1965-1966
This file contains photographs of Burke Playground's Bicycle Safety Rodeo, pie-eating contest, and Crazy Hat Parade.
City Hall (Penn/Center Square), 1911, c. 1940, 1961-1965, 1992
This file contains photographs depicting exterior views of the City Hall building and courtyard as well as photos of the Wiliam Penn statue prior to its installation.
Bridesburg Recreation Center, 1959-1975
This file contains exterior shots of the building and grounds, children using playground facilities, and various activities and events. Events include a youth boxing tournament, a "pitchometer" contest, a roller skating revue, a Water show, a Model Teen Fashion Show, and a Pet Show.
Connie Mack Stadium, 1960-1969
The photos in this file document a Junior Baseball Federation Game, a "pitchometer" competition, and the press box construction improvements. Notable people depicted in this file include Department of Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford, Jack Kelly Jr., and Dick Clark.
Columbus Square, 1956-1965
This file contains photos of the Columbus Square round house building, groundbreaking ceremony, children and adults using park facilities, an ice cream-eating contest, and an opera performance.
Daniel Boyle Memorial Recreation Center (formerly Somerton Playground), 1960-1961, 1973
This file contains photographs of the recreation center building's exterior, grounds, and facilities. It also contains photographs of children using the playground.
Cruz Recreation Center, 1966, 1975, 2001
Photos in this file document people swimming in a Department of Recreation portable pool in 1966, as well as swimming in the permanent Cruz pool in 1975. The file also includes interior and exterior photographs of the recreation center in 2001.
East Poplar Playground, 1956-1972
This file contains photos of the park grounds and facilities as well as children playing on the playground equipment. It also documents the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the East Poplar pool, a soccer game, and the African Sound concert.
DiSilvestro Playground, 1962, 1970, 1974-1975, c. 2000
This file contains photographs of the playground and grounds. It also documents the construction of the bocce court.