Scorching summer heat and great humidity drive millions of people to the Long Island seashore and other watering places. An aerial view of the crowded Long Island seashore in New York, United States. Crowds of people on a Long Island New York beach. Children frolic in fountains under streams from fire hydrants.
A submarine of unusual design moored in the East River during a break from its search for sunken gold off New York City, United States. Men getting aboard the submarine. Man emerges from the submarine hatch. The submarine's inventor, Simon Lake, removes his hat and poses for a photograph. His "salvage tube" apparatus was searching New York's Hells Gate for the wreckage of the British frigate HMS Hussar that sunk with gold and silver aboard in 1780.
View from above of parade along city street celebrating the centenary of Brooklyn, New York. American flag and bunting decorate Brooklyn Borough Hall (former City Hall) near elevated train station. Crowds of Brooklyn residents and visitors watch from sidewalks and some ticker tape is thrown from buildings. Marchers dressed in white carry oversized forks and spoons and follow a decorated truck float carrying Salvation Army members. The back of the float is a sign reading: "Waste Material Helps Us to Reclaim Broken Humanity." Brooklyn Firemen march in dress uniforms. Behind them, dozens of war veterans march, wearing shiny steel helmets and carrying American flags. New York City Mayor, Fiorello LaGuardia, and other officials, salute with hats over hearts, as American Flags pass. Sign on pole near them reads: "Cruising Taxis prohibited." Boy Scouts, carrying dozens of American and troop flags, parade, followed by men in Native American Indian costumes and then by various fraternal groups in the line of march.
Spring turns back to winter with snow in April in New York City. Views of cars covered with snow skidding and pedestrians slide on a slippery day. People walk on the streets of New York in the snow.
Edward Blood from University of New Hampshire establishes ski record in interstate tournament. 12000 spectators watch his 150 feet jump at Bear Mountain, New York. 1931.
Temperance supporter Fred A. Victor stands with document in hands and speaks about 'Prohibition' in New York. Fred A Victor is the New York State Head of the Anti-Saloon League
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