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Found in Mira Lloyd Dock's collection of proposed improvements, this photo shows the poor conditions of the creek and the surrounding area before the improvements. Owned by Mira Lloyd Dock.

Found in Mira Lloyd Dock's collection images related to proposed improvements, this photo shows the poor conditions of the Paxtang creek and the surrounding area before the improvements. The conditions many wanted to improve upon during the early…

An image of the Manada Funrace ruins outside of Harrisburg. These ruins were one of the improvement projects that were chosen to be worked on by the City Beautiful Movement. This is an example of the movement's focus on maintaining landmarks.

A picture of a large gathering of Harrisburg residents enjoying the new park.

A picture of a forestation program that was part of the City Beautiful movement.

A picture of a garden school created by the movement to teach Harrisburg residents ways in effective agriculture.

A map of forestry in Pennsylvania by 1910. This shows the planning done by the leaders of the City Beautiful Movement. By mapping the forestry of the state, they could keep track of their accomplishments and the amount of work that still needed to be…

A group of school children doing their part in building a new playground area.

A picture of all the students at a Harrisburg school that had its playground facilities improved.

A picture of the students of a school who were beneficiaries of an improved playground facility. The kids seem to be playing a game involving balls tied to string.