Dedications
Found in 32 Collections and/or Records:
Cobbs Creek Park, Johnny Sample Recreation Center: history, 2022-2023
Fitzpatrick Recreation Center, 1977-1979
This file contains 8x10 and 5x7 black and white photographs of the Fitzpatrick Recreation Center grounds, owl sculpture, and of children playing on the playground equipment. It also includes photographs of the dedication ceremony.
Ford Recreation Center, 1972-1979
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.
(Frank) Glavin Playground, 1969-1978
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.
Granahan Playground, 1957, 1971
This file contains photographs of the dedication ceremony, a baseball game, people playing badminton, and children playing on playground equipment.
Hillside Playground, 1956, 1964, 1971-1978
This file contains 8x10 black and white photographs of the park grounds, children playing on the playground equipment, and people swimming. Events include the playground dedication ceremony and the bocce court dedication ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include Mayor Frank Rizzo and Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.
Houston Playground, 1971-1972
The photographs in this file document the playground's dedication ceremony, views of playground features and facilities, and children and adults using playground facilities.
Junod Playground, 1971
This file contains photographs of the site prior to development of a playground, exterior views of the playground and facilities, groundbreaking ceremony, dedication ceremony, giraffe statue, and children playing on the playground equipment. Notable people featured in this file include John B. Kelly Jr. and Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.
Kingsessing Recreation Center, 1957-1975, 2007
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.
Mann Recreation Center (Rivera) , 2002
This file contains photographs of the 2002 dedication of Rivera Recreation and Community Center's Teen Center.