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Dedications

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Junod Playground, 1971

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1971

Martin Luther King Recreation Center, 1967-1972

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the site before construction of the recreation center, interior and exterior views of the building, children playing on playground equipment, day care class, senior citizens arts and crafts, and staff working in their offices. Events documented include the dedication ceremony, basketball games, and the opening day of the pool. Notable people featured in this file include Senator Edmund Muskie, Mayor James Tate, and Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1967-1972

McDevitt Recreation Center. Includes 1977 "Clean-It, Fix-It" volunteer event., 1970-1977

 File — Drawer 6.4
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the playground grounds and building exterior. Events depicted include the dedication, the dedication of the new gymnasium, and the Clean-Up, Fix-Up program. Notable people featured in this file include Mayor James Tate, Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford, and John Kelly Jr.

Dates: 1970-1977

McIlvain Playground, 1973-1975

 File — Drawer 6.4
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the site's grounds and facilities, the dedication ceremony, and children and adults using the playground equipment. Notable people featured in this file include Mayor Frank Rizzo and Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1973-1975

Olney Recreation Center (1 of 2), 1953-1966

 File — Drawer 6.5
Scope and Contents

Photographs in this file document the following: the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Greater Outdoor Basketball League Finals, arts and crafts class, boxing class, the gymnasium dedication ceremony, Halloween party, variety show, and pet show. Notable people featured in this file include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1953-1966

Scanlon Recreation Center, 1960-1975

 File — Drawer 5.3
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the building's exterior, park grounds and facilities, and children playing on the playground equipment. Events documented in this file include a talent show, a baseball game, a maintenance division clinic on the care of baseball fields, the Miss Spray Pool Contest, a basketball game, and the playground's dedication ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1960-1975

Shissler Recreation Center, 1957-1970, 1998

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1957-1970; 1998

Thomas Mitchell Playground, 1967-1976

 File — Drawer 5.4
Scope and Contents This file contains photographs of the site prior to its development into a playground, the building exterior, the grounds and facilities, and children playing on playground equipment. Events documented include the dedication ceremony, a baseball game, the Bicentennial Art Exhibit, the opening of the pool, a bubble gum-blowing contest, and a 100-hour street hockey marathon to benefit multiple sclerosis. Notable people featured in this file include Department of Recreation commissioner Robert...
Dates: 1967-1976

Venice Island Playground, 1960-1975

 File — Drawer 5.4
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the building's exterior, park facilities, and children playing on the playground equipment. It also includes photos of various events and activities, including recreational swimming; the dedication ceremony; and senior citizens playing cards. Notable people featured in this file include Mayor Dilworth and Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1960-1975

West Mill Creek Greenway, 1969-1975

 File — Drawer 5.4
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the playground's dedication ceremony, children playing on the playground equipment, people playing tennis, and the Indian Festival event. Notable people featured in this file include Mayor Tate and Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1969-1975