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George C. Pelbano Playground

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Formerly Rhawnhurst Playground; Rhawnhurst Raiders Athletic Association;The Frank Bond Memorial Field

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

George C. Pelbano Playground: History, 2003

 File — Drawer 3-5
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The History Files collection contains research materials documenting parks, sites, structures, organizations, events, and individuals associated with the Fairmount Park System and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. This collection compiles materials from diverse sources over time rather than representing the records of a single office or individual. Typical materials include correspondence, deeds, leases, newspaper clippings, photocopies of published articles and book excerpts, research...
Dates: 2003

Pelbano Playground: maintenance, 1965-2013, bulk: 1984-2006

 File — Drawer 4-4
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The History Files collection contains research materials documenting parks, sites, structures, organizations, events, and individuals associated with the Fairmount Park System and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. This collection compiles materials from diverse sources over time rather than representing the records of a single office or individual. Typical materials include correspondence, deeds, leases, newspaper clippings, photocopies of published articles and book excerpts, research...
Dates: 1965-2013; Majority of material found within 1984-2006

Pelbano Recreation Center, 1964-1974

 File — Drawer 6.5
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the park grounds, children playing on playground equipment, children playing checkers, Christmas party, and Pelbano's Go Fly a Kite Day activities.

Dates: 1964-1974