About This Item

  • Title[Polar Bear Club]
  • Call NumberHERZ_0159
  • Cite AsIrving I. Herzberg photograph collection, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • 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.)
  • 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.