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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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Rudd Playground

Playland for borough tots Caption: "Playland for borough tots--Children are shown enjoying the new irrigated sandpit of the 1 1/4 acre playground on the north side of Aberdeen St. near Bushwick Ave. recently completed by the Department of Parks. A reconstruction project of the park included relocation of slides, swings and seesaws for kindergarten and older children." Image includes two adult women, presumably mothers, and several older children.
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