Note
Handwritten on back"Peter Tilyou, father of George C. Tilyou opened the 1st bathhouse on Coney Island in 1870. This is Peter Tilyou's Bathhouse. Peter Tilyou Bathhouse. 1870."
Description
A bearded white man in suit and hat, from his left side, stands outside the Peter Tilyou Bathhouse at Coney Island, New York. A gazebo is just outside of the bathhouse porch. Painted on either side of the chimney on the side of the building are the letters 'T' 'I' 'L' and 'Y' 'O' 'U'. The sign along the roofline reads, "Bavarian lager 5 [cents] per glass. TILYOUS. Fancy flannel bathing suits."
Date Issued
1870
Type
Extent
1 photograph : black and white print ; 21 x 28 cm
Member of
Time Period
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Rights
Rights Note
Items in this collection may be freely viewed, searched, and displayed for research and educational purposes. Permission is required for publication, distribution, or other uses beyond viewing and searching, whether in print or electronic formats.
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Collection Identifier: MS-0187
Source
Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Unit
LaBudde Special Collections