On August 10, 1884, 11 goat owners led their goats to a float on the East River at 116th Street, where they were to be thrown into the water. The owners struggled quite a bit as the goats butted and kicked and flat-out refused to get into the water.
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1884: The Goats that Bucked a Swimming Race in East Harlem
Posted: 8th May 2013 by The Hatching Cat in Goats of New YorkTags: Animal Tales, ASPCA, East River, goats, Harlem Beach, Henry Bergh, New York History, Old New York
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1884: Jumbo, the Newfoundland Who Swam for His Life on the East River in Harlem
Posted: 5th May 2013 by The Hatching Cat in Dog TailsTags: Animal Tales, East River Plaza, Harlem Beach, New York History, Newfoundlands, Old New York, Randall's Island, Ward's Island
On July 18, 1884, a swimming race for dogs took place at the Harlem Beach Bathing Pavilion – also known as the Harlem Beach Baths – located on New York’s East River at the foot of East 116th Street.
