1938-01-25

Bronx: Pelham Bay Park - Orchard Beach.

Pelham Bay Park - Orchard Beach: Shown, in a set of three views, are the newly erected bath houses built by the Works Progress Administration. Orchard Beach came into existence when part of Pelham Bay, separating Hunters Island from Rodmans Neck, was filled in. The three views were taken the same day. January 25, 1938 Views 1,2 and 3 W.P.A. photo Five Boroughs Project

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection