[Polar Bear Club] - Digital Collections

Call NumberHERZ_0159
Title[Polar Bear Club]
SummaryClose-up of large sign on Coney Island beach, "Polar Bear Club," smaller sign, "Ice water swimming, Sunday, 1 p.m.," "Happy New Year" banner (partially visible), large thermometer, and American flag on tall pole; portion of boardwalk with people sitting on benches, portion of ferris wheel, and two high-rise apartment building in background.
Date1973
Formatstill image
Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white, gelatin silver ; 10 x 8 in.
Genregelatin silver printsphotographic prints
NoteOn verso: date inscribed: January, 1973; photographer's stamp. Title supplied by cataloger.
CreatorHerzberg, Irving I. [photographer]
SubjectAthletic clubs ; Beaches ; Clubs ; Flags ; Signs [lctgm]
CollectionIrving I. Herzberg photograph collection
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PlaceBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.)Coney Island (New York, N.Y.)
Cite AsIrving I. Herzberg photograph collection, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
RightsCopyright restrictions apply to the use of this work. For more information or to obtain a reproduction of this work, contact the Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library.
FolderIrving I. Herzberg photograph collection ; Folder: Coney Island