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Rings and poles, Bronx Park, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
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Rings and poles, Bronx Park, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Rings and poles, Bronx Park, 1911. Shows children playing on equipment, probably including girls from the Washington Irving High Schools New York City, who were attending a Midsummer Day Festival held at Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx on June 23, 1911
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1911 Childhood Exercise Exercise Equipment Frame George Grantham Bain Gymnastics High School June Lenfance Midsummer Month Playground Rings School Schoolchild Schoolchildren Schoolgirl Schoolgirls Washington Irving Bain George Graham Bain News Service George Graham Bain Press Photography
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Rings and Poles in Bronx Park - A Carefree Moment of Joy
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In this charming black-and-white photograph taken by Bain News Service in June 1911, a group of children are seen playing on exercise equipment at the Midsummer Day Festival held at Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx. The scene is filled with laughter and joy as girls from Washington Irving High School's New York City campus join their peers for an afternoon of play.
The rings and poles provide a perfect backdrop for these young individuals to let loose, showcasing their natural exuberance and energy. With no worries or cares, they swing, spin, and leap about the equipment with abandon. The photograph captures not only the carefree spirit of childhood but also the importance of physical activity in promoting healthy development.
This vintage image is a testament to the power of play as an essential aspect of growing up. It highlights how even during times when life was simpler, children still found joy and excitement through simple pleasures like playing on playground equipment. The photograph serves as a nostalgic reminder for those who experienced similar moments of freedom in their own childhoods.
For generations to come, this image will continue to evoke memories of summertime fun, the thrill of discovery, and the pure delight that comes from being young at heart.
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