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Dedications

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:

Nelson Recreation Center, 1965-1968, c. 1992

 File — Drawer 6.5
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs documenting a Hat Show, scooter contest, costume parade, hop scotch tournament, pie-eating contest, jump rope contest, yo-yo contest, pretzel-eating contest, and the site's dedication ceremony.

Dates: 1965-1968; c. 1992

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

Palumbo Park, 1970-1979

 File — Drawer 6.5
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the park's grounds and the dedication ceremony.

Dates: 1970-1979

Rose Playground, 1961-1971, 2001

 File — Drawer 5.2
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the park's building, grounds, and children playing on playground equipment. Events documented in this file include the dedication ceremony and a Philadelphia 76ers basketball clinic. Notable people included in this file include Mayor Dilworth.

Dates: 1961-1971; 2001

Rumph Recreation Center, 1962, 1976-1978

 File — Drawer 5.2
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the building exterior, park grounds and facilities, and children playing on playground equipment. It also documents the dedication ceremony for the new gymnasium.

Dates: 1962; 1976-1978

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

Shepard Recreation Center, 1962, 1971, 1975, c. 1999, 2002

 File — Drawer 5.4
Scope and Contents

This file contains photos of the building's exterior, playground facilities, people playing basketball, and people playing tennis. Events documented in this file include a softball clinic, the dedication ceremony of the pool, a Shepard clean-up event, and a dedication ceremony of the gym featuring the 76ers.

Dates: 1962; 1971; 1975; c. 1999; 2002

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

Stokley Playground, 1970, 1975

 File — Drawer 5.3
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the park grounds and children playing on playground equipment. Events documented in this file include Game Day at Stokley and the dedication ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include Mayor Frank Rizzo.

Dates: 1970; 1975

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