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Dedications

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 61 Collections and/or Records:

Stenton Mansion, 1925, 1957, 1966

 File — Drawer 5.3
Scope and Contents

This file contains exterior and interior photographs of Stenton Mansion. It also includes photos from the 1966 dedication ceremony of Stenton Mansion. Notable people featured in this file include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford, City Councilman Charles M. Finley, and the President of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America Marjorie Potts Wendell.

Dates: 1925; 1957; 1966

Stenton Park, 1938, 1957, 1968, c. 1985

 File — Drawer 5.3
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: This collection contains a multitude of images of the Fairmount Park system created between 1855 and 2012 in a variety of formats. The “Photographic prints” collection consists of primarily of 8 x 10 prints of various park features, such as historic houses, guard boxes, landscape, construction and demolition, although sizes and content does vary widely throughout. This collection is a combination of photos which are official documents of the Fairmount Park Commission, and...
Dates: 1938; 1957; 1968; c. 1985

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

Towey Playground, 1960-1967, c. 1985, 2000

 File — Drawer 5.4
Scope and Contents

File contains photographs of the park grounds, people playing basketball, a performance by the Department of Recreation's youth theater group The Traveling Players Club, and the dedication ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Dates: 1960-1967; c. 1985; 2000

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

Weccacoe Playground, 1954, 1958, 1970, c. 2000

 File — Drawer 5.4
Scope and Contents

File contains photographs of the building exterior, dedication ceremony, and a 2000 volunteer clean-up event. Notable people featured in this file include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford and City Councilman Paul D'Ortona.

Dates: 1954; 1958; 1970; c. 2000

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

Wharton Square, 1970-1972

 File — Drawer 5.4
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the park grounds, building exterior, people playing checkers, and the park dedication ceremony. Notable people featured in this file include City Councilman William A. Cibotti.

Dates: 1970-1972

(Whitney M.) Young, Jr. Playground, 1971-1972

 File — Drawer 5.4
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: This collection contains a multitude of images of the Fairmount Park system created between 1855 and 2012 in a variety of formats. The “Photographic prints” collection consists of primarily of 8 x 10 prints of various park features, such as historic houses, guard boxes, landscape, construction and demolition, although sizes and content does vary widely throughout. This collection is a combination of photos which are official documents of the Fairmount Park Commission, and...
Dates: 1971-1972