In 1903, when his photo was taken, Rockaway Beach was earning a rep as “New York’s Playground.” Rockaway Playland amusement park had just been built in 1901, and thousands of city residents regularly crowded the boardwalk and beach.
Like so many other city neighborhoods, Rockaway Beach began its decline after World War II. It’s still hanging in there, just an A train ride away, luring day trippers and surfers in search of New York’s best waves.
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Ephemeral New York 
July 23, 2009 at 12:37 pm |
Chewing out the rhythm on my bubble gum
The sun is out and I want some
It’s not hard not far to reach
We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach!
July 23, 2009 at 3:12 pm |
Now that song is in my head!
July 4, 2013 at 8:13 pm |
BRIGHTON BEACH BAY 1 1957 GREAT WAVES PRETTY CHICKS AND LOTS OF GOOD TIMES TOMMY GUARIANO