by Dennis Harvell Legends of Endurance The Boardwalk Battalion: The Ritual of the Riviera Long before the coolers are packed and the salsa starts pumping, the Orchard Beach boardwalk belongs to the “Early Bird Battalion.” These are the Bronx seniors who treat this mile-long crescent of imported white sand like a high-stakes training ground. While… Continue reading Legends of Endurance: The Boardwalk Battalion
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The King and Queen of Orchard Beach
Every kingdom has its rulers. At Orchard Beach, they wore gold chains and a sequined visor. Written by Dennis Harvell The King and Queen of Orchard Beach A Bronx Fable The Kingdom Before the Chaos Before the crowds arrive, Orchard Beach is silent. The crescent of sand lies untouched, the bathhouse stands like a forgotten… Continue reading The King and Queen of Orchard Beach
The Crescent Riviera
A man‑made crescent of sand became one of the Bronx’s greatest myths. Written by Dennis Harvell THE CRESCENT RIVIERA A Bronx Archive Entry The Making of a Man‑Made Myth Orchard Beach, carved into the edge of Pelham Bay Park, is the Bronx’s most unlikely monument. A crescent of imported sand, a Roman‑style bathhouse, and a… Continue reading The Crescent Riviera