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Drawer 6.2

 Container

Contains 71 Results:

Far Country, Wissahickon, 6800 Scotsforth Rd., n.d.

 File — Drawer: 6.2
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: This collection contains photographs of the Fairmount Park system and Philadelphia recreation facilities created between 1855 and 2012, primarily photographic prints with some slides, negatives, contact sheets, and transparencies. The collection consists largely of 8 x 10 inch prints documenting park features such as historic houses, guard boxes, landscapes, construction, and demolition, as well as recreation centers, playgrounds, pools, and recreational programming, though sizes and...
Dates: undated

Feltonville Recreation Center, 1956-1977, 1997

 File — Drawer: 6.2
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the building exterior and grounds, children playing on playground equipment, people swimming, the Feltonville Pool ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a Freckles Contest. Notable people pictured include Mayor Ed Rendell, Recreation Commissioners Robert Crawford and Michael DiBerardinis, and City Councilman Louis Johanson.

Dates: 1956-1977; 1997

(Donald) Finnegan Recreation Center, 1967, 1970

 File — Drawer: 6.2
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the park grounds, children playing on the playground equipment, and people dancing at the Police and Firemen's Band Concert.

Dates: 1967; 1970

(James) Finnegan Playground, 1957, 1970-1974

 File — Drawer: 6.2
Scope and Contents

Photographs of people swimming in the pool, a Boys' Novice Swim Championship meet, and signs posted around the grounds.

Dates: 1957; 1970-1974

Fishtown Recreation Center, 1970-1975

 File — Drawer: 6.2
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the park grounds and facilities, building exterior, people playing basketball, the park dedication ceremony, and a preschool graduation ceremony. Notable people pictured include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1970-1975

Fitler Square, 1954-1976, c. 2000

 File — Drawer: 6.2
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: This collection contains photographs of the Fairmount Park system and Philadelphia recreation facilities created between 1855 and 2012, primarily photographic prints with some slides, negatives, contact sheets, and transparencies. The collection consists largely of 8 x 10 inch prints documenting park features such as historic houses, guard boxes, landscapes, construction, and demolition, as well as recreation centers, playgrounds, pools, and recreational programming, though sizes and...
Dates: 1954-1976; c. 2000

Fitzpatrick Recreation Center, 1977-1979

 File — Drawer: 6.2
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the Fitzpatrick Recreation Center grounds, owl sculpture, children playing on the playground equipment, and the dedication ceremony.

Dates: 1977-1979

Fire Hydrants

 File — Drawer: 6.2
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: This collection contains photographs of the Fairmount Park system and Philadelphia recreation facilities created between 1855 and 2012, primarily photographic prints with some slides, negatives, contact sheets, and transparencies. The collection consists largely of 8 x 10 inch prints documenting park features such as historic houses, guard boxes, landscapes, construction, and demolition, as well as recreation centers, playgrounds, pools, and recreational programming, though sizes and...
Dates: c.1855 - c. 2012

Flora and Fauna, n.d.

 File — Drawer: 6.2
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: This collection contains photographs of the Fairmount Park system and Philadelphia recreation facilities created between 1855 and 2012, primarily photographic prints with some slides, negatives, contact sheets, and transparencies. The collection consists largely of 8 x 10 inch prints documenting park features such as historic houses, guard boxes, landscapes, construction, and demolition, as well as recreation centers, playgrounds, pools, and recreational programming, though sizes and...
Dates: undated