1937

Islands - Plumb Island (North end) - Gerritsen beach - Brooklyn.

(1) Plumb Island: A view of the north end of Gerritsen Beach, as seen from a small bridge, constructed by the residents, who dug a creek through Plumb Island, claiming, that Shell Bank Creek was polluted and that the drainage of a direct tide was the only remedy. This view was taken at high tide. June 18, 1937. P. L. Sperr. (2) The same, showing another section of both Gerritsen Beach and Plumb Island further south. Also showing, an old bridge to the Gerritsen Beach Ferry as mentioned in view No. 1. June 18, 1937. P. L. Sperr. (3) The same, showing lobster pots on Plumb Island. Beyond it is Plumb Beach Channel and Gerritsen Beach. June 18, 1937. P. L. Sperr.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection