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Dedications

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 61 Collections and/or Records:

Jacobs Playground, 1967-1979

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

Contains 8x10 black and white photographs of the park grounds, building exterior, people swimming, people playing basketball, children playing on the playground, a dedication ceremony, and the pool ribbon-cutting ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include Mayor James Tate, Recreation Commissioner Robert W. Crawford, and City Councilman Melvin J. Greenberg.

Dates: 1967-1979

(Joseph V.) Kelly Park, 1967, 1975-1976

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the site prior to development of the park, park grounds and facilities, and the park dedication ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include Mayor Frank Rizzo and City Council President George X. Schwartz.

Dates: 1967; 1975-1976

Junod Playground, 1967-1973

 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 Mayor James Tate, Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford, and City Councilmen John B. Kelly, Jr., David Silver, and Paul D'Ortona.

Dates: 1967-1973

Kelly Pool, 1967, 1992-1994

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

File contains photographs that document the 1967 A.A.U. National Swimming and Diving Championships, the 1992 groundbreaking ceremony, the pool reconstruction process, and the reopening dedication ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include Mayor Ed Rendell, Fairmount Park Commission President F. Eugene Dixon, and Fairmount Park Commission Executive Director William Mifflin.

Dates: 1967; 1992-1994

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

Lackman Playground, 1967-1973, c. 1990

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

File contains 8x10 black and white photographs of the site prior to development of a park, building exterior, park grounds and facilities, people playing tennis, people playing basketball, people swimming, and a dedication ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include City Council President Paul D'Ortona and City Councilman David Silver.

Dates: 1967-1973; c. 1990

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