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Tag: Lincoln Recreation Center

1920s Harlem’s Beach Resort: Rockaway

July 26, 2018 Stephen Robertson Leave a comment

In summer, day trips to destinations near Harlem became part of residents’ leisure. Social clubs gave up their weekly gatherings…

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Posted in: Maps, Places Filed under: 1920s Harlem, 1920s leisure, African American history, beach, day trip, Lincoln Recreation Center, race relations, Rockaway Beach, Summer

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