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This file contains exterior shots of the building and grounds, children using playground facilities, and various activities and events. Events include a youth boxing tournament, a "pitchometer" contest, a roller skating revue, a Water show, a Model Teen Fashion Show, and a Pet Show.

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This file contains photos of the Columbus Square round house building, groundbreaking ceremony, children and adults using park facilities, an ice cream-eating contest, and an opera performance.

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 photographs of the building exterior, park grounds, recreational swimming, children playing on the playground, and people playing basketball.

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Photographs in this file include shots of the building's exterior, playground facilities, children playing on playground equipment, and views of the site prior to construction of the playground.

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This file contains photographs of the building's exterior, children playing on playground equipment, and people swimming in the pool. Other events and activities documented include a talent show, pool ribbon-cutting ceremony, Dance Festival, bubble gum-blowing contest, Bicycle Safety Rodeo, Recreation Department Umpire's Clinic, and the Lawncrest float in the Clean-Up, Paint-Up, Fix-Up Parade.

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 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.

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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 site before construction of the recreation center, interior and exterior views of the building, children playing on playground equipment, day care class, senior citizens arts and crafts, and staff working in their offices. Events documented include the dedication ceremony, basketball games, and the opening day of the pool. Notable people featured in this file include Senator Edmund Muskie, Mayor James Tate, and Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.