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The result was: promoted by Cwmhiraeth (talk06:23, 8 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Jackie Robinson Park recreation center
Jackie Robinson Park recreation center
  • ... that the recreation center in New York City's Jackie Robinson Park (pictured) has been compared to a medieval fortification? Source: Landmarks Preservation Commission, p. 9
    • ALT1:... that the pool in New York City's Jackie Robinson Park had to be built around the area's irregular topography? Source: Schuster, Karla (August 3, 2007). "After 71 years Astoria Pool is among 10 outdoor public pools that the city is designating as landmarks". Newsday. p. A16
    • ALT2:... that Jackie Robinson Park was selected as the site for a pool in Harlem after a 1935 riot? Source: Gutman, Marta (November 1, 2008). "Race, Place, and Play: Robert Moses and the WPA Swimming Pools in New York City". Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians. University of California Press. 67 (4): 542.

5x expanded by Epicgenius (talk). Self-nominated at 01:58, 11 January 2021 (UTC).[reply]

Substantial interesting article, on many fine sources, offline sources accepted AGF, no copyvio obvious. The image is licensed and a good illrustation for the original hook. If we can't have an image I'd prefer ALT2. In the original, I'd mention Harlem. - Can I interest you in Stonecrop Gardens, my first attempt at a park? ... article structure, categories, terms in English ... --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:14, 12 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]