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| | Photograph Collection | Save | | 2 | Title: | Gordon Park Photographs
| | | | Creator: | Gordon Park | | | | Dates: | 1876-1975 | | | | Abstract: | William J. Gordon donated his estate at his death in 1892 to the city of Cleveland, Ohio. It became a public park with recreational facilities. In 1978, its lakefront section became a part of Lakefront State Park, administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Inland portions remained under the jurisdiction of the city of Cleveland. The collection consists of views of Gordon Park, Cleveland, Ohio. It includes views of the estate of William J. Gordon and the development of the estate as a Cleveland city park. The views include Doan brook, the harbor, beach, pier, lighthouse, and bathhouse. | | | | Call #: | PG 237 | | | | Extent: | 0.40 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Ohio. Division of Parks & Recreation -- Photograph collections. | Parks -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Photographs. | Recreation -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Photographs. | Lakefront State Park (Ohio) -- Photographs. | Gordon Park (Cleveland, Ohio) -- Photographs.
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| Photograph Collection | Save | | 3 | Title: | Young Men's Christian Association of Cleveland Photographs
| | | | Creator: | Young Men's Christian Association | | | | Dates: | 1897-1955 | | | | Abstract: | The Cleveland, Ohio, branch of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) is the local branch of an international civic and social organization for men and boys. It was established in 1854 and quickly expanded to include numerous branches throughout the Cleveland area which offer a full range of community, recreational and educational activities. The collection consists of photographs of YMCA functions, facilities, and past presidents and other officials. Includes loose photographs and 2 unbound scrapbooks. Photographs include the Fenn Hall and Central YMCA buildings, the Lakewood West Side and the Collinwood branches; East End photographs, photographs of a YMCA building being built, various unidentified group portraits, and one photo of Billy Sunday and Douglas Fairbanks playing baseball for the YMCA. Activities pictured include swimming, athletics, camping, and classes. Many interior views of YMCA facilities are included. | | | | Call #: | PG 087 | | | | Extent: | 0.40 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Young Men's Christian Association (Cleveland, Ohio) -- Photograph collections. | Men -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs -- Photographs. | Boys -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs -- Photographs. | Recreation -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Photographs. | Social work with youth -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Photographs. | Charities -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Photographs. | Cleveland (Ohio) -- Social conditions -- Photographs.
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