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WPA Parks and Rec
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One out of every seven WPA dollars was spent in New York City. Robert Moses oversaw the construction of 650 playgrounds while serving as the parks commissioner. These playgrounds, a rule-less respite for kids without backyards, are ubiquitous with WPA projects of the 1930's.

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Callahan-Kelly Playground

Ready for the youngsters Aerial view: caption: " 'Ready for the youngsters--' ... By next summer this scene will blossom out with kiddies playing in the wading pool, digging in the sand pit and skating on the roller track. Photo shows the smaller section of new three and one-half acre playground just opened by the Department of Parks, bounded by Eastern Parkway, Fulton St., Truxton St. and Van Sinderen Ave." Image includes three parked automobiles in foreground and group of commercial and residential buildings in far background.
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