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Swimming pools

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 81 Collections and/or Records:

Swimming pool at Memorial Hall as-built drawing. “This drawing shows changes in arrangement of piping & locations that deviate from plan prepared by Ernest D’ambly.”, 1954 June 22

 Item — Drawer F12a, Folder: 6.2
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: This collection contains a variety of maps, plans and drawings relating to East and West Fairmount Park. Materials included in the collection are blueprints, bluelines, linens, mylars and paper. The collection contains diverse types of maps and plans, such as sewer plans, topographic plans, site plans, latitudinal and longitudinal plans, water main plans, street maps, and landscape plans. The collection is particularly strong in topographic plans, covering the entire region, and structural...
Dates: 1954 June 22

Swimming pool filter house, n.d.

 Item — Drawer F12b, Folder: 4.2
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: This collection contains a variety of maps, plans and drawings relating to East and West Fairmount Park. Materials included in the collection are blueprints, bluelines, linens, mylars and paper. The collection contains diverse types of maps and plans, such as sewer plans, topographic plans, site plans, latitudinal and longitudinal plans, water main plans, street maps, and landscape plans. The collection is particularly strong in topographic plans, covering the entire region, and structural...
Dates: n.d.

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

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

Vogt Recreation Center, 1956-1969

 File — Drawer 5.4
Scope and Contents This file includes exterior photographs of the park grounds and building, children using the playground equipment, and people swimming. Events depicted include the new gymnasium dedication ceremony (featuring Mayor Tate and Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford), a hula hoop contest, a basketball clinic taught by 76er Billy Cunningham, a tumbling workshop, a Little Miss America contest, a costume parade, the pool dedication ceremony, and "Fisharama" -- where live fish were released into...
Dates: 1956-1969

Waterview Recreation Center, 1957-1970

 File — Drawer 5.4
Scope and Contents

This file contains 8x10 black and white photographs of the recreation center's building exterior, pool, and playground. Programs and events featured in this file include Waterview Recreation Center's 50th Anniversary celebration and a workshop for senior citizens.

Dates: 1957-1970

Whitehall Commons Playground [Gambrel and Carmella Playground], 1934, 1958-1965

 File — Drawer 5.4
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the building exterior, park grounds, and facilities. It also includes photos of recreational swimming, children playing on the playground, and the Gold Medal Softball finals. Photographs also document fire damage, vandalism damage, and redevelopment construction.

Dates: 1934; 1958-1965

Whitehall Commons Playground [Gambrel Playground and Carmella Playground], 1966-1978

 File — Drawer 5.4
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the building exterior, park grounds, and facilities. It also includes photos of recreational swimming, children playing on the playground, and the Gold Medal Softball finals. Photographs also document fire damage, vandalism damage, and redevelopment construction.

Dates: 1966-1978