Last year we looked at some photos of New Yorkers sweating through summers of the past—images which included plenty of open fire hydrants and man shorts. Today we're taking a look at where locals used to swim in the city: public pools, Coney Island, water fountains in parks, and of course, jumping in to the rivers!
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