400 



PARKS 



^-^^ J ;.p MM3 



"fljy^ >v ^ RR 



PLATE No. 199 



KENDRICK RECREATION CENTER BUILDING, BUREAU OF RECREATION, 

 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 



As will be seen from the plans, this modern and excellently designed building provides facilities for a variety 

 of community groups and activities. It is to be noted that the facilities for men and boys in the basement and first 

 floor are completely isolated from the similar facilities for women and girls. This building was erected in 1927 at 

 a total cost of $179,268, distributed as follows: General construction, $152,400; plumbing, $6,935; heating, $10,285; 

 electrical, $9,648. 



PLATE No. 200 



GROUP OF PARK BUILDINGS, CALUMET PARK, SOUTH PARK COMMISSIONERS, 



CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 



This is a picture of one of the most complete and best equipped recreation buildings in America. The cost of 

 the building unequipped was $380,000. The outside walls of the buildings are of rough concrete with tile center, 

 and the roof is of tile. Marble trimmings are used throughout. The floors are of maple except in the shower and 

 locker rooms, lounge and lobby, where terazzo tile has been used. Among the facilities provided are separate 

 gymnasiums, lockers and showers for men and women, library, lounge room, lecture room, clubrooms and large 

 assembly hall with stage. In the enormous basement are kitchen and banquet room, shops and workrooms for 

 various types of crafts. For example there are rooms equipped with sewing machines and quilting frames for the 

 use of women's classes. A feature of the building which can be seen in the illustration is the roof vents in the top 

 of the gymnasiums and assembly hall. These vents help the dust to escape and also clear the air when the rooms 

 are used by large groups. 



