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This file contains photographs of the building's interior and exterior, the ice skating rink, the rink's new roof, and the Zamboni. It also documents a Department of Recreation ice skating party.

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This file contains photographs of the building's exterior, park facilities, children playing on the playground, a basketball game, and a tennis match. It also documents Seger's Mardi Gras celebration.

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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Includes photographs of city lots before and/or after being converted into pocket parks. Sites include 234 Ellsworth; 2126 N. Gratz; 2301 N. Colorado; 314 Emily Street; 1729 W. Diamond Street; 1301 N. Dover Street; 2176 Darien Street; 3000 W. Dauphin Street; and 2030 Gerritt Street.

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Includes photographs of lots before and/or after being converted into pocket park tot lots. Sites include 3316 H Street; 3604-06 Haverford; 525 Cantrell Street; 2315 Ellsworth Street; 1929-31 E. Buckius Street; 2024 Gerritt Street; 642-44 N. Sickels; and 717-21 Emily Street

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 photographs of the building exterior, children using the playground equipment, and children swimming in the Recreation Department's Portable Pool. Events depicted include the pool dedication ceremony and a softball game.

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This file contains photographs of the recreation building's exterior, the playground, and the park grounds. Programs and events featured in the file include the Novice Swimming Championship meet, a game of wheelchair basketball, the Samuel Recreation Center's program for handicapped youth, and the dedication ceremony. Notable people featured in the file include Recreation Commission Robert Crawford.

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This file contains photographs of the recreation building exterior, park grounds, children playing on the playground equipment, Recreation Department personnel, people swimming, and senior citizens playing cards and bocce.

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This file contains photographs of the recreation building's exterior, park grounds, and children playing on the playground equipment. Events and programs featured in the file include a dedication ceremony and a bubblegum blowing contest.