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Jacob Riis Park, Queens

8 historical photos taken here in 1937, oldest first.

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  • Queens: Jacob Riis Park - [Rockaway Peninsula - Rockaway Beach.], 1937

    Queens: Jacob Riis Park - [Rockaway Peninsula - Rockaway Beach.]

    1937

  • Queens: Jacob Riis Park - [Rockaway Inlet.], 1937

    Queens: Jacob Riis Park - [Rockaway Inlet.]

    1937

  • Queens: Jacob Riis Park - [Rockaway Peninsula - Rockaway Beach.], 1937

    Queens: Jacob Riis Park - [Rockaway Peninsula - Rockaway Beach.]

    1937

  • Queens: Washington Avenue - Willoughby Avenue, 1937

    Queens: Washington Avenue - Willoughby Avenue

    1937

  • Queens: Jacob Riis Park - [Rockaway Inlet.], 1937

    Queens: Jacob Riis Park - [Rockaway Inlet.]

    1937

  • Queens: Jacob Riis Park - [Rockaway Inlet.], 1937

    Queens: Jacob Riis Park - [Rockaway Inlet.]

    1937

  • Queens: Jacob Riis Park - [Rockaway Peninsula - Rockaway Beach.], 1937

    Queens: Jacob Riis Park - [Rockaway Peninsula - Rockaway Beach.]

    1937

  • Queens: Jacob Riis Park - [Rockaway Peninsula - Rockaway Beach.], 1937

    Queens: Jacob Riis Park - [Rockaway Peninsula - Rockaway Beach.]

    1937

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Queens: Jacob Riis Park - [Rockaway Peninsula - Rockaway Beach.], 1937

Photo 1 of 8 at Jacob Riis Park, Queens

Queens: Jacob Riis Park - [Rockaway Peninsula - Rockaway Beach.]

1937

Jacob Riis Park (Queens): Views of New York City's newest beach on the Rockaway Peninsula dividing Jamaica Bay from the Atlantic Ocean. This seaside park, named for Jacob Riis, was opened to the public on June 19, 1937. For additional data see "The New York Times," June 7, 1937. P. L. Sperr July 18, 1937 Views 1,2,3

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