The Island of Long - It's Like a Taste of Medicine
Long Island 1939 - Franny Wentzel - Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 : goo The National Geographic Magazine's look at Long Island just before the opening of the 1939 NY World's Fair. Their conclusion - it's long and islandy.


Sunnyside Yards!

RCA TV remote trucks!


1939 World's Fair!






North Beach Airport - You know it now as La Guardia...






The Oriente sister ship to the ill-fated Morro Castle

Luna Park on Coney Island!



Jones Beach





The RCA Radiophoto station


When Robert Moses built Jones Beach he didn't allow mass transportation in order to ensure a 'middle class' clientele...








Divided highways were still seen as a sign of progress...











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GGP: 5th Feb 2011 - 18:08 GMT
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