Posts Tagged ‘Bathing Beaches’
A Most Regrettable Occurrence
A public health emergency in 1924 sheds light on the early days of the park.
Read MoreCamp Colony
There are still some who remember when Ross Dock was a treasured family vacation spot.
Read MoreFrom the Hard Winter
Over one remarkable season in 1934, the Civil Works Administration left an impressive legacy in the park.
Read MoreSkirt Check
For over three decades, Leo and Jack Schwarzstein ran — and publicized — the Yonkers–Alpine Ferry.
Read MoreHazard’s
As our venerable boat ramp marks its golden jubilee, we consider the rich history associated with the site.
Read MoreSummer Job
Bob Hartwick shares his memories of being a lifeguard at the Beaches in the park during the Depression.
Read MoreFly Away
In 1909, many families still lived along the riverfront in the new park.
Read MoreSomewhere Between Here and Kingston
Legless Charles Zimmy stops by Alpine Boat Basin during his epic 1937 swim from Albany to New York City.
Read MoreMeeting the Reel Ghosts
Volunteer (and voice talent!) Carol Hoernlein discusses the creation of our video, “A New Deal for the Palisades,” which brings the park to life during the Great Depression.
Read MoreThe Mystery of the Beaches
A host of factors led to the closing of the park’s thriving Depression-era bathing beaches.
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