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"Benjamin F. Packard" Clipper Ship
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View from shoreline of the clipper ship "Benjamin F. Packard" in the harbor. Caption reads: "The clipper ship "Benjamin F. Packard" - A Cargo of fun. Playland, Westchester Co. Park System, Rye, N.Y." The large sailing ship features three masts without sails and a "Jolly Roger" skull and crossbones flag. Playland Park, an amusement park, is in the background. Playland Light Tower is on the right, and a roller coaster is behind the ship.
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PLAYLAND Park Riding the Rollercoaster
People ride a ten car roller coaster at PLAYLAND park. The roller coaster has lights on one side and railings on either side.
Playland Picnic Grove and Beach
1928
Elevated view of the Playland picnic grove and beach, both crowded with people. A large ship, pavilions and outbuildings are in the background. Caption reads: "The Picnic Grove and Play Beach -- Pl...
Playland, Westchester Co. Park System Amusements
Elevated view of the north section of the Colonnade of Amusements at Playland, part of the Westchester Co. Park System. The amusement park features a large garden and a tower surrounded by the co...
Dantzler Lumber Company Fleet
View of the fleet owned by Dantzler Lumber Company. Several large sailing vessels are docked, and nearby is a canoe with two passengers. Caption reads: "Lumber Fleet, Dantzler L'B'R. Co's Docks, Mo...
Playland, Westchester Co. Park System
Bird's eye view of Playland, part of the Westchester Co. Park System. View features the park, the shoreline, the ocean, and several ships docked along the shore.
Playland, Westchester Co. Park Hotel Garden?
View of a garden at Playland, a Westchester Co. Park. The nighttime photograph features an illuminated building and roller coaster in the background.
