1932

Islands - Coney Island beach - The Atlantic Ocean - [Swimmers and sunbathers.]

(1) Coney Island Beach and the Atlantic Ocean on a still day, showing swimmers and sunbathers. August 8, 1932. P. L. Sperr. (2) Beach and pier from the boardwalk. August 8, 1932. P. L. Sperr. (3) Portion of beach. Even though this is a weekday, note the density of the crowd. On a hot Saturday, Sunday or holiday, there is not an unoccupied square inch on the entire beach. August 9, 1932. P. L. Sperr.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection