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Carmella A. DiTizio Playground

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Carmella Playground; formerly Whitehall Commons

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Carmella Playground: Includes Billy Gambrel Playground, Whitehall, Henry Pratt residence, proposed Pulaski Highway, n.d.

 File — Drawer 1-5
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: undated

Carmella Playground: maintenance [includes Whitehall - Gambrel], 1937-2008

 File — Drawer 1-5
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: 1937-2008

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

 File — Drawer 5.4
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1934; 1958-1965

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

 File — Drawer 5.4
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1966-1978