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...

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Photographs of the playground grounds and building exterior. Events documented include dedication, dedication of the new gymnasium, and Clean-Up, Fix-Up program. Notable people pictured include Mayor James Tate, Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford, and John Kelly Jr.