Rockaway - Beach scene, Riis Park, Belle Harbor-Neponsit
Collection: James Supple Collection
Date: August 21, 1934; 1934-08-21
Material: Black and white postcard Dimension:
5.5 x 3.5 inches; 400 ppi
Creator: Artvue Post Card Co.
Identifier: aql:30281 jsc-000046 jsc-000046.tif
Description: Beach scene, at Riis Park. Riis Park was named for social reform journalist Jacob Riis, who advocated for the creation of the park. The original Art Deco bathhouse opened in 1932, but Robert Moses began a series of changes and additions in 1934, and by 1937 it was quite different from the original design.; Address, postmark, stamp and inscription on verso. Text addressed to Flora A. Hall, reads: Dear Paurie, We are having a grand time here at this beach today. Bruce and Lus are giving us a beautiful time - have been on the go every minute. The water is slick here. Hope you are well. Remember me to all, Love Alice ...
Creator :
Artvue Post Card Co.
Date :
August 21, 1934; 1934-08-21
Summary/Description :
Beach scene, at Riis Park. Riis Park was named for social reform journalist Jacob Riis, who advocated for the creation of the park. The original Art Deco bathhouse opened in 1932, but Robert Moses began a series of changes and additions in 1934, and by 1937 it was quite different from the original design.; Address, postmark, stamp and inscription on verso. Text addressed to Flora A. Hall, reads: Dear Paurie, We are having a grand time here at this beach today. Bruce and Lus are giving us a beautiful time - have been on the go every minute. The water is slick here. Hope you are well. Remember me to all, Love Alice ...
Subject :
Beaches; Bathhouses; Beachgoers; Jacob Riis Bathhouse (New York, N.Y.)
Rights :
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Coverage :
157 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Rockaway Park, NY 11694 Rockaway Park (New York, N.Y.) Jacob Riis Park Historic District (New York, N.Y.) Rockaway (New York, N.Y.) Queens (New York, N.Y.)
Type :
Postcards
Format :
Black and white postcard; 5.5 x 3.5 inches; 400 ppi
Identifier :
aql:30281 jsc-000046 jsc-000046.tif
Subject:
Beaches; Bathhouses; Beachgoers; Jacob Riis Bathhouse (New York, N.Y.)
Beaches; Bathhouses; Beachgoers; Jacob Riis Bathhouse (New York, N.Y.)
Rights Notice
Contact digitalarchives@queenslibrary.org for research and reproduction requests.
Contact digitalarchives@queenslibrary.org for research and reproduction requests.
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