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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This file contains photos of the building and grounds, children playing on playground equipment, a music class, and a flower-arranging class.

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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Photographs in this file document the site prior to development of the playground, the playground's dedication ceremony, and the dedication ceremony of the new building. Notable people featured in this file include Mayor Frank Rizzo.

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...

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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This file includes views of the swimming pool, playground, and grounds. It also includes photographs of children playing on the playground equipment.

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This file contains exterior photographs of the building and grounds, and views of the pool.

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This file includes photographs of camp programs and events including a luncheon at Ormiston Mansion, swimming, and arts and crafts. Notable people featured in this file include Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford, and Charles Mitchell.

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This file contains 5x7 and 8x10 black and white photographs of the building exterior, grounds, and the land prior to construction of the recreation center. It also includes photographs from the dedication ceremony featuring Recreation Commissioner Robert W. Crawford.