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...

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Photographs of the playground, groundbreaking ceremony for Mander Pool, and Gospelrama event. Notable people pictured in the file include Mayor Ed Rendell and Department of Recreation Commissioner Michael DiBerardinis.

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This file documents the City of Philadelphia Department of Recreation's activities related to the maintenance and upkeep of Mander Playground. Obtained in a donation to the archive from the Department of Recreation, records in this file were originally housed in a folder labeled Mander PG. Records include memorandums, invoices, Final Acceptance notices, and ephemera.