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Dedications

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

10th and Lemon Street Playground, 1974

 File — Drawer 7.4
Scope and Contents

This file contains 8x10 black and white photographs of the park grounds and facilities, children playing on the playground equipment, and the dedication ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1974

Ford Recreation Center, 1972-1979

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1972-1979

Hillside Playground, 1956, 1964, 1971-1978

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1956; 1964; 1971-1978

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

Northern Liberties Recreation Center, 1970-1976

 File — Drawer 6.5
Scope and Contents

This file contains 8x10 and 8x5 black and white photographs of the building exterior, swimming pool, grounds, dedication ceremony of the new play area. It also contains photographs documenting the damage caused by a 1975 fire. Notable people featured in this file include Recreation Commissioner Robert W. Crawford.

Dates: 1970-1976

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

Penrose Recreation Center, 1972, 1976

 File — Drawer 6.5
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the park grounds, pool, playground, and children swimming. It also documents the pool ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Dates: 1972; 1976