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August 4, 1929 Jones Beach opening day
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Post August 4, 1929 Jones Beach opening day Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 6:03 pm
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On opening day August 4, 1929; the ceremonies were held at the brand new East Bathhouse. The next year 1930 Zachs Bay was built and opened along with it's Aquatheatre, a large stadium and bleachers where both plays, shows, swimming and diving events were held. The 1932 womens Olympic trials were held there.

. The West Bathhouse cornerstone was laid the next year in August of 1930 and was opened for operation on July 2nd, 1931. It had both a saltwater pool and oceanfront bathing facility. There was an Aquatic show performed nightly with both water ballet and a diving exhibition.

The Central mall was being built throughout the summer of 1931 and was opened officially on August 30th 1931. Park patrons could drop off families with their beach equipment, they could carry the eqipment to the beach via a beautiful prominade while the driver could drive over to the parking fields to park their cars.

By 1934 there was oceanfront bathing at both East Overlook or Field #9, and West Overlook or Field #2. Bringing the facilities in operation to 7. I have a feeling West Overlook might have been a weekend operation. There also was a community in place at High Hill beach that wasn't moved or destroyed till 1940.
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