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This file contains photographs of the interior and exterior of the recreation center building. Events documented include weight lifting championship, Day Camp Jamboree, Junior Track and Field Meet, Boys' Day, opening of fish season (fishing in Kingsessing Pool), Water Carnival, and the Kingsessing Halloween Party.

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Photographs in this file document arts and crafts at Lanier as well as a Crazy Hat Contest.

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Photographs in this file include views of the the building's exterior, children playing on the playground equipment, and a Tom Thumb Wedding. Photos also document the damage to the site caused by an automobile accident.

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Photographs in this file include shots of the building's exterior, playground facilities, children playing on playground equipment, and views of the site prior to construction of the playground.

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The photographs in this file document the playground's dedication ceremony, views of playground features and facilities, and children and adults using playground facilities.

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This file contains exterior photographs of the recreation center's facilities and children playing on playground equipment.

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 photographs depicting views of the plaza, fountain, and skateboarders. Events documented in the file include a paper airplane contest, talent show, City Hula Hoop Championship, harmonica championship, Bicycle Rodeo, City Marble Championship, and the "Philadelphia Fling" event.

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This file contains photos of the building exterior, pool, facilities, and children playing on the playground. It also documents Soccer Field Days for various years, the Annual Christmas soccer tournament, and the dedication ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

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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.