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July 05, 2012
Original caption: Auto Chassis Submerged in Jamaica Bay Waters near Breezy Point 05/1973. Photo by Arthur Tress. Jamaica Bay claims another victim! You have to ask, “Is it the pollution in the water that caused them to decay so quickly?”

Original caption: Auto Chassis Submerged in Jamaica Bay Waters near Breezy Point 05/1973. Photo by Arthur Tress.

Jamaica Bay claims another victim! You have to ask, “Is it the pollution in the water that caused them to decay so quickly?”

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June 29, 2012
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Original caption: Silver Gull Private Swimming Club at Breezy Point, near Jamaica Bay, undated. Photo by Arthur Tress. Not even the swimming pools were safe for swimming back then! Thankfully, things are looking much better for the Silver Gull Beach Club today: http://www.nysilvergull.com/gallery/

Original caption: Silver Gull Private Swimming Club at Breezy Point, near Jamaica Bay, undated. Photo by Arthur Tress.

Not even the swimming pools were safe for swimming back then! Thankfully, things are looking much better for the Silver Gull Beach Club today: http://www.nysilvergull.com/gallery/

Tags: Silver Gull Private Swimming Club Breezy Point (New York N.Y.) arthur tress Documerica Swimming pools water pollution

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June 21, 2012
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Original caption: Glass on Sand at Breezy Point near Jamaica Bay 05/1973. Photo by Arthur Tress. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, or something like that. Ironic that some people go to great lengths to hunt and gather sea glass these days.

Original caption: Glass on Sand at Breezy Point near Jamaica Bay 05/1973. Photo by Arthur Tress.

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, or something like that. Ironic that some people go to great lengths to hunt and gather sea glass these days.

Tags: Arthur Tress Sea glass Water pollution Breezy Point (New York N.Y.) Jamaica Bay (N.Y.)