Scope and Contents This file contains photographs documenting various Department of Recreation events and activities from 1955 to 1969. Events include lifeguard in-service training, City Employees' Fair, Spring Recreation Conference, a Christmas-Hanukkah singalong for senior citizens, the American Public Works Association Convention, Bicycle Rodeo, the city hoop-whirling championships, marbles contest, the 7th Annual Children's Play and Ballet at the Wanamaker Building, the Big Band Dance at Convention Hall,...

Scope and Contents This file contains photographs documenting various Department of Recreation events and activities from 1970 to 1999. A majority of the photographs are 8x10 black and white, though colored photos and photos of other sizes can be found throughout. Events include the National Recreation and Park Association convention, a Christmas party held for senior citizens, the Neighborhood League Basketball Championship game, the Department of Recreation float at the Thanksgiving Day Parade, the...

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This file contains 8x10 black and white photographs of the building exterior, park grounds, children playing on the playground equipment, backstage at a Christmas recital, and people playing football and basketball. It also includes photographs documenting the damage caused by a 1973 fire.

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This file contains photographs documenting children rehearsing for the 1955 Christmas Festival.

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This file contains 8x10 black and white photographs of the recreation center grounds, Bicycle Rodeo, Water Carnival, swimming lessons for the Swim to Live campaign, cheerleading class, tennis clinic, basketball clinic, baseball umpires clinic, and a Christmas party.

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This file contains photographs of the interior and exterior of the recreation center building. Events documented include weight lifting championship, Day Camp Jamboree, Junior Track and Field Meet, Boys' Day, opening of fish season (fishing in Kingsessing Pool), Water Carnival, and the Kingsessing Halloween Party.

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This file contains photographs of the building exterior, children playing on playground equipment, events, and activities. Some events and activities documented in the file include a baseball awards night, the 1961 Philadelphia Recreation Conference, an inter-city basketball tournament, arts and crafts, table tennis, chess, and a Christmas party.

Scope and Contents This file contains photographs of the building exterior, park grounds, and various events and activities held at Mann Recreation Center from 1965 to 1975. Events and activities documented in this file include a Water Carnival, Christmast party, City Championship Volleyball Tournament, Swimming Championship meet, Doll Show, Harlem Globetrotters Basketball Clinic, physical fitness program, Girls Tumbling Meet, Field Day featuring Jim Washington of the 76ers, floor hockey game, and gymnastics...

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This file contains photographs of the building's exterior and the playground. Events that are documented include the dedication ceremony, Handicapped Day, a Christmas Party, and a Harlem Globetrotters Exhibition.

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This file contains photographs of the building's exterior and park grounds, a Halloween party, a hula hoop competition, tennis matches, and children playing on playground equipment.