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Dedications

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:

(Frank) Glavin Playground, 1969-1978

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1969-1978

Granahan Playground, 1957, 1971

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the dedication ceremony, a baseball game, people playing badminton, and children playing on playground equipment.

Dates: 1957; 1971

Houston Playground, 1971-1972

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

The photographs in this file document the playground's dedication ceremony, views of playground features and facilities, and children and adults using playground facilities.

Dates: 1971-1972

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

Kingsessing Recreation Center, 1957-1975, 2007

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1957-1975; 2007

Mann Recreation Center (Rivera) , 2002

 File — Drawer 6.4
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the 2002 dedication of Rivera Recreation and Community Center's Teen Center.

Dates: 2002

Marian Anderson Recreation Center, 1954-1970, 1998

 File — Drawer 6.4
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the building's exterior and the playground. Events that are documented include the dedication ceremony, Handicapped Day, a Christmas Party, and a Harlem Globetrotters Exhibition.

Dates: 1954-1970; 1998

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