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...

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 building exterior, park grounds, and facilities, recreational swimming, WPEN helicopter landing, fire safety program, children playing on the playground, and Gold Medal Softball finals. Also documents vandalism damage and redevelopment construction.

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Photographs of the building exterior, park grounds, and facilities. It also includes photos of recreational swimming, children playing on the playground, and girls' softball championship game. Photographs also document fire damage.