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Starlight Amusement Park, Bronx

2 historical photos taken here between 1930 and 1940, oldest first.

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  • Bronx: Starlight Park., 1930

    Bronx: Starlight Park.

    1930

  • Bronx: Starlight Amusement Park., 1940; 1940-07-23

    Bronx: Starlight Amusement Park.

    1940; 1940-07-23

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Bronx: Starlight Amusement Park., 1940; 1940-07-23

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Bronx: Starlight Amusement Park.

1940; 1940-07-23

Starlight Amusement Park (Bronx): Viewing east across the Bronx River and the park's swimming pool. P. L. Sperr July 23, 1940

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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