Olney Recreation Center
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Olney Recreation Center, 1949-1958
Item — Drawer 6-1, Box: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Microfiche Collection contains reproductions of maps, site plans, architectural and engineering drawings, topographic surveys, and related plans for parks, playgrounds, recreation centers, public squares, and other sites in Philadelphia. The materials include plans for buildings, site improvements, grading, utilities, landscaping, and other construction or maintenance work.Many of the drawings were created for the City of Philadelphia Department of Recreation, although the...
Dates:
1949-1958
Olney Recreation Center, 1953-1966
File — Drawer 6.5
Scope and Contents
Photographs documenting ribbon-cutting ceremony, Greater Outdoor Basketball League Finals, arts and crafts class, boxing class, gymnasium dedication ceremony, Halloween party, variety show, and pet show. Notable people pictured include Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.
Dates:
1953-1966
Olney Recreation Center, 1969-1978, c. 1989
File — Drawer 6.5
Scope and Contents
Photographs of the recreation center building exterior and interior. Events and activities documented include One-on-One Basketball Finals, WIP Basketball Finals, maintenance division's baseball field clinic, roller skating, and City Frisbee Finals.
Dates:
1969-1978; c. 1989
Olney Recreation Center: maintenance , 1963-2011, bulk: 1983-2002
File — Drawer 4-4
Scope and Contents
This file documents City of Philadelphia Department of Recreation's activities related to maintenance, upkeep, renovations, and repairs at Olney Recreation Center.
Dates:
1963-2011; Majority of material found within 1983-2002