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Sanitation Museum Pop-Up

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Description

This exhibit at Floyd Bennet Field covers the history of sanitation in Jamaica Bay through photographs and other archival materials. The show explores the relationship between the Department of Sanitation and public spaces like Shirley Chisholm State Park. Organizers note that it offers glimpses into "the past, present, and future of waste in New York City," making it an educational element for any visit to Gateway National Recreation Area.

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Location

William Fitts Ryan Visitor Center

Floyd Bennett Field 50 Aviation Rd., Brooklyn, NY,

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Historic Sites
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