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Drawer 7.5

 Container

Contains 123 Results:

Case Building, 1968-1977, 1998

 File — Drawer: 7.5
Scope and Contents

Items in this file include interior and exterior photographs of the building, as well as photographs of park staff at work.

Dates: 1968-1977; 1998

Burke Playground, 1965-1966

 File — Drawer: 7.5
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of Burke Playground's Bicycle Safety Rodeo, pie-eating contest, and Crazy Hat Parade.

Dates: 1965-1966

City Hall (Penn/Center Square), 1911, c. 1940, 1961-1965, 1992

 File — Drawer: 7.5
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1911; c. 1940; 1961-1965; 1992

Bridesburg Recreation Center, 1959-1975

 File — Drawer: 7.5
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1959-1975

Connie Mack Stadium, 1960-1969

 File — Drawer: 7.5
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1960-1969

Columbus Square, 1956-1965

 File — Drawer: 7.5
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1956-1965

Daniel Boyle Memorial Recreation Center (formerly Somerton Playground), 1960-1961, 1973

 File — Drawer: 7.5
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the recreation center building's exterior, grounds, and facilities. It also contains photographs of children using the playground.

Dates: 1960-1961; 1973

Cruz Recreation Center, 1966, 1975, 2001

 File — Drawer: 7.5
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1966; 1975; 2001

East Poplar Playground, 1956-1972

 File — Drawer: 7.5
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1956-1972

DiSilvestro Playground, 1962, 1970, 1974-1975, c. 2000

 File — Drawer: 7.5
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the playground and grounds. It also documents the construction of the bocce court.

Dates: 1962; 1970; 1974-1975; c. 2000