View of Flatbush, then part of Long Island, with landscape and lakes of Prospect Park in the foreground. View of Flatbush 1869. \[recto]; South from Prospect Park / neg on file - see "Historic" neg. / Purchased / Armbruster / 1944 \[verso]

\[Rafts and boats, Prospect Park] People in rafts and boats on the lake at Prospect Park; ; H.S.S. \[written in ink on label on recto]; A. V. MARTENSE, AMATEUR. \[stamped in black ink on label on recto]; 44 \[written in ink on label on recto]

\[Row boats in Prospect Park] Men and women in row boats in Prospect Park; HWS \[written in pen on label on recto]; A. V. MARTENSE, AMATEUR. \[stamped in black ink on label on recto]; 32 \[written in ink on label on recto]

\[Dock, Prospect Park] Men standing on dock at Prospect Park, Brooklyn.

\[Lake, Prospect Park] Trees lining lake at Prospect Park; HWS \[written in ink on label on recto]; MARTENSE, \[stamped in black ink on label on recto]; 45 \[written in ink on label on recto]

\[Rustic Shelter, Prospect Park] View of Rustic Shelter from across the water, through trees, Prospect Park; J.V. neg \[written in pen on label on recto]; A. V. MARTENSE, AMATEUR. \[stamped in black ink on label on recto]; 39 \[written in ink on label on recto]

Swan Lagoon View of Swan Lagoon, a section of Prospect Park Lake.

Three people in a rowboat 1898

People in rowboats c. 1940

\[Rowing on Prospect Park Lake] View of several young people rowing on Prospect Park Lake.

Women fishing Caption: "\[Two] barefooted women fishing in the \[Prospect Park] lake."

It's first day of winter Caption: "It's first day of winter--And Brooklyn's Albert Wetzler, winter vacationing at Grossinger's, celebrates by breaking through the ice for an invigorating (English translation cold) swim in the lake. Skater Maureen Millerick pauses in her skating and shivers. Mr. W. belongs to the Polar Bear Club, whose members regularly perform winter swimming rites at Coney Island."

July in October Caption: "July in October--The Prospect Park lake beckoned invitingly today to barefooted Christopher Barsin ..., and John McDonald ..."

Landing on lake Caption: "Landing on lake--Arthur N. Schoepflin, 46, of 1274 Pacific St., ties up his small Luscomb seaplane after he had made emergency landing in Prospect Park \[Lake] yesterday. Clare Jatsa, 20, of 82 Mill Ave., who was passenger in flight from Mill Basin, watches operations. In alighting on water, plane barely missed a heavily loaded rowboat, but no on was injured. Police ... gave the pilot a summons ... for low flying." There is a motorboat moored in foreground and group of spectators and section of park in background.

Spring at last Caption: "Spring at last--George Brown, 11, of 1117 Nostrand Ave., yesterday did the pleasantest thing a boy can do these days--sail a boat in Prospect Park Lake."

Waiting for a nibble Caption: "Waiting for a nibble--Three young borough fishermen try their luck in the lake at Prospect Park. ... Left to right, Roger Carlson, 10, 530 2d St., Andrew Thorne, 10, 193 7th Ave., and Peter Carlson, 8, 530 2d St."

Junior Izaak Waltons Caption: "Junior Izaak Waltons are baited and ready for the 800 perch and bullheads with which Art Christ (left), State Game Protector of Coram, L. I., and Leon Muckey of the State Conservation Bureau of Inland Fisheries stocked Prospect Park Lake yesterday. Fish were donated by the Dean Estate, South Haven, L. I."

How to keep cool on a warm day Caption: "How to keep cool on a warm day--Go fishing in Prospect Park Lake as did Roberta Hammel, 11, her sister, Peggy, 9, and Terry Chwielewski, all of 81 MacDougal St."

Fisherman's no luck Caption: "Fisherman's no luck--At the end of five hours fishing in Prospect Park Lake, three small members of Navy Yard Boys Club realize they won't win Park Department fishing contest, (Left to right) Richard Oriol, 6, Joseph Diaz, 6, and Richard D'Amato, 7."

Keeping cool 'mid autumn leaves Caption: "Keeping cool 'mid autumn leaves--Taking advantage of the still hot October sun \[and wading in Prospect Park lake] are Betsy Rossiter of 770 Union St., left, and Harriet Capetanakis of 768 Union St. ..."

\[Girls in Prospect Park] Image represented is one of a related set (PARK 0406), some of which may also be described in this new record; Two views, in different sizes, of girls sitting in Prospect Park. 0406 shows, left to right, Frances Sepsee, 11; Corinne Manzi, 14, and Patricia Sepsee, 13, all of 592, and Barbara Kilkenny, 11, of 597 Prospect Place. 0411 shows Shirley Brummer, left, and her sister, Judith.

Row, row, row your boat Image represented is one of a related set (PARK 0159, PARK 0158), some of which may also be described in this new record; Three views of people rowing on Prospect Park Lake.

Row, row, row your boat Image represented is one of a related set (PARK 0159, PARK 0158), some of which may also be described in this new record; Three views of people rowing on Prospect Park Lake.

Michael Vulcano and Dominic Dalia Caption: "... Prospect Park's 62-acre lake today abounds in carp, trout, pickerel and bass stocked by the State Department of Conservation. ... Patiently awaiting a nibble are Michael Vulcano, 13, of 269 Skillman St., left, and Dominic Dalia, 13, of 282 Skillman St."

\[Girls in Prospect Park] Image represented is one of a related set (PARK 0406), some of which may also be described in this new record; Two views, in different sizes, of girls sitting in Prospect Park. 0406 shows, left to right, Frances Sepsee, 11; Corinne Manzi, 14, and Patricia Sepsee, 13, all of 592, and Barbara Kilkenny, 11, of 597 Prospect Place. 0411 shows Shirley Brummer, left, and her sister, Judith.

Only the pets can swim Caption: "Only the pets can swim--... The ... trio is ... giving their pets a good ducking \[in Prospect Park lake]. Shown, left to right, are Jerry Petit, ..., with his dog, Blackie; William Gates, ..., holding Sergeant, and an unidentified buddy."

Cooling their tootsies Caption: "Cooling their tootsies--... Dunking \[their feet] in Prospect Park lake are (left to right) Sheila Freilich, 6, and her sister, Barbara, 12, ..., Dvora Brand ..., Leah Edelstein ..., Elaine Hellerman ..., and Carol Roth ..."

Prospect Park Lake Image represented is one of a related set (PARK 0258, PARK 0257), some of which may also be described in this new record; Three views of people in paddle boats in Prospect Park Lake, sometimes known as Swan Lake. Two of the images are not dated.

Heat tough on fish Caption: "Heat tough on fish-- \[Young] fishermen of assorted sizes cast their lines at Prospect Park \[lake] yesterday ..."

Prospect Park Lake Image represented is one of a related set (PARK 0258, PARK 0257), some of which may also be described in this new record; Three views of people in paddle boats in Prospect Park Lake, sometimes known as Swan Lake. Two of the images are not dated.

Double luck Image represented is one of a related set (DEPT 0019), some of which may also be described in this new record; Boy with fishing pole standing between two smiling men (0019); and boy eating at picnic table and holding fishing pole (0020). Caption: "DOUBLE LUCK: Young anglers above are shown with prizes awarded by Abraham & Straus to lucky kids who caught tagged fish in Prospect Park lake. At gala 'Fish Fry' in park's picnic grounds yesterday, borough department store gave away $2,000 worth of gifts as climax to its Junior Anglers contest. . . . Billy Rasso, 8, in center photo \[0019], is congratulated by Robert E. Blum, vice president of A & S, left, and Richard C. Jenkins, superintendent of parks, for winning $25 fishing kit. In photo at right \[0020], Alan Eisenbert, 4, raptly contemplates prize fishing pole as he muches picnic fish."

He got the first one! Smiling boy with hooked fish and fishing pole standing with outstretched arms by lake bank. Caption: "HE GOT THE FIRST ONE!: Up bright and early to cast his line in Prospect Park Lake at 7 a.m. each day since the Abraham & Straus Junior Angler Fishing Contest began last Wednesday, Billy Rasso, 7, of 560 Prospect Ave., hooked the first of the 99 specially tagged fish. As the first Junior Angler to hook a prize catch he'll receive a complete fishing kit at the gala 'fish fry' on Aug. 29. . . ."

Reel-y nice on a hot day Smiling girl with feet in water sitting on retaining wall by lake and holding bamboo fishing pole; five boys standing behind her with fishing poles. Caption: "REEL-Y NICE ON A HOT DAY: One way to beat the heat is to go fishing, as these Park Slope youngsters demonstrate at Abraham & Straus fishing contest which opened today in Prospect Park. New angle is shown by Eugenia Lewandowski, 3, of 584 16th St., and her 8-year-old twin brothers, Robert, right, and Richard."

Weather are we going? Caption: "Weather are we going?-- ... Peaceful, hot-weather scene ... where the Greene kids--Betty, 2, and Tommy, 3, of 488 9th St., are embarking on a \[rowboat] cruise around Prospect Park Lake. ..."

Prospect Park Lake Image represented is one of a related set (PARK 0258, PARK 0257), some of which may also be described in this new record; Three views of people in paddle boats in Prospect Park Lake, sometimes known as Swan Lake. Two of the images are not dated.

Be a good skate, wontcha? Caption: "Be a good skate, wontcha?--'Sorry,' says Patrolman John O'Hara, on duty at Prospect Park to the pleas of Donald Boe, 14, of 582 7th Ave., who is searching for a place to try out his Christmas skates. The danger sign near the lake seems to lend authority to the officer's argument." Image includes snow-covered ground and street light in foreground.

Prospect Park Lake View of the lake in Prospect Park with young people rowing in five rowboats, one man in motorboat, several young men sitting and standing on back in foreground, and section of park in background.

Double luck Image represented is one of a related set (DEPT 0019), some of which may also be described in this new record; Boy with fishing pole standing between two smiling men (0019); and boy eating at picnic table and holding fishing pole (0020). Caption: "DOUBLE LUCK: Young anglers above are shown with prizes awarded by Abraham & Straus to lucky kids who caught tagged fish in Prospect Park lake. At gala 'Fish Fry' in park's picnic grounds yesterday, borough department store gave away $2,000 worth of gifts as climax to its Junior Anglers contest. . . . Billy Rasso, 8, in center photo \[0019], is congratulated by Robert E. Blum, vice president of A & S, left, and Richard C. Jenkins, superintendent of parks, for winning $25 fishing kit. In photo at right \[0020], Alan Eisenbert, 4, raptly contemplates prize fishing pole as he muches picnic fish."

Here's how they beat the heat Caption: "Here's how they beat the heat--Mrs. Herbert Charner of 3801 18th Ave. cools her tootsies as husband forgets oars and weather on Prospect Park Lake." A young man, back to camera, is rowing in left background.

Tagging fish for kids' contest Two men, one standing in water with net, one crouching on bank, handling small fish , as children (partially visible) look on. Caption: "TAGGING FISH FOR KIDS' CONTEST: With Abraham & Straus Junior Anglers Fishing Contest getting under way today, Aquarium workers tag some of 99 fish which will win prizes for their captors. Scene is Prospect Park Lake, where tourney, which will end in big fish fry Aug. 29, was launched this morning. Some 2,000 young anglers are enrolled."

Fishing for buried treasure Caption: "Fishing for buried treasure--... Pat Durhan, 11, of 39 Seeley St. and her brother, Eddy, 10, cast their lines into Prospect Park lake on the first day of the A & S Junior Angler Fishing Contest under the watchful eyes of their pet canine, Champ. ..."

James La Vita Caption: "James La Vita, 11, of 237 Walworth St., feels a 'big one' bite and starts reeling in his line \[at Prospect Park lake]."

Robert E. Blum gets fishing pointers from Anthony DeVita Caption: "Robert E. Blum, vice president of Abraham & Straus, gets some fishing pointers from ... Anthony DeVita, top prize-winner in the second annual A & S Junior Angler Fishing Contest. ..." Image includes group of children.

It's a man's world Caption: "It's a man's world--Eugenia Lewandoski, 4, of 584 16th St. doesn't think so. She's unimpressed by the \[large group of] male competition as she gets ready for a day's fishing in the A & S Park Department Junior Angler Fishing Contest being held this month at Prospect Park Lake."

Gail Zdrojeski Image represented is one of a related set (PARK 0440), some of which may also be described in this new record; Two images. Caption (0442): "Two-year-old Gail Zdrojeski, youngest girl prizewinner in the Abraham & Straus Junior Angler Fishing Contest celebrates ... at Prospect Park Picnic Grounds. ... Gail, who lives at 249 13th Street, walked off with five prizes. ..."

It's really simple, fellas Caption: It's really simple, fellas--Borough President Cashmore, left, Robert Blum, president of A & S, right, and R. C. Jenkins, Borough Deputy of Parks, get a rod-and-reel lesson from Jimmy Nicol, 5, of 470 Eastern Parkway, at the start of the A & S Junior Angler Fishing Contest at Prospect Park lake.

Frolicking in perfect weather Caption: "Frolicking in perfect weather--... Patrick Cronin, 7, of 262 50th St., gets set to send his model sailboat on an adventure across the\[Prospect Park] lake."

Idyl of the spring Caption: "Idyl of the spring--Ros\[alie Kalod] of 3737 Laurel Ave., dips a tentative foot in Prospect Park lake as ..., Irwin Estrine of 2822 Brighton 8th St, places himself vanguard of Spri\[ngti]me by being one of the first to hire a rowboat at the park yesterday." There is a young man rowing in out of focus right background.

Top prize-winning fishermen Caption: "Top prize-winning fishermen at A & S fish fry--Winners of the three top prizes in the A & S Junior Angler Fishing Contest ... at yesterday's Fish Fry in Prospect Park ... are, left to right: Dennis Beeferman, 14, of 962 Troy Avenue, winner of $125 Defense Bond ... Anthony De Vita, 15, 191 28th Street who won a $200 Defense Bond ... and James Gage, 14, 631 Vanderbilt Street, holding his prize-winning bicycle awarded for the very last fish caught in the four-week contest ..."

Too cool to swim Caption: "Too cool to swim, says Michael Reilly, 7, of 553 49th St., so, with sister Patricia as a 'backrest,' he settles for a day's fishing in Prospect Park lake."