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Report; Volume 6
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Sports GeneralGeneral SociologyRegional: Middle Atlantic
ISBN13: 9781275316249
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Feb 18 2012
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.14
Height: 0.07 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Report, Volume 6 by the District of Columbia's Department of Playgrounds offers a detailed account of playground activities and developments within the city. This historical document provides valuable insights into the early 20th-century efforts to improve urban life through organized recreation. The report highlights the department's work in creating and maintaining playgrounds, promoting physical activity, and fostering community engagement. It serves as a window into the social and urban planning initiatives of the time, reflecting the progressive era's focus on public health and welfare. Researchers and historians interested in the history of Washington D.C., urban development, and the evolution of recreational spaces will find this volume to be a rich resource.
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