Brooklyn's Manhattan Beach has been a destination for local beachgoers for over a century. From when it opened in 1877, until the Coney Island amusement parks were built in the early 1900s, Manhattan Beach was the most popular beach destination around.
This amazing pair of photos were captured in 1902 by B.J. Falk, then scanned in high definition by the Library of Congress.
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Matt Coneybeare
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Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.
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