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Gateway National Recreation AreaDetail from the Ryan Visitor Center at Floyd Bennett Field, the original terminal building for New York City's first municipal airport.
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Soldiers pose outside newly constructed barracks at Fort Hancock in World War II.

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In 1940, Fort Hancock's expansion began in prepartation for World War II. National Guard soldiers, like these men of the 245th Coast Artilley, were federalized and temporary barracks and support building were constructed.

The personal stories of many generations of both everyday and important figures in history exist with in the park. From artillery soldiers, to famous aviators and military pilots, to lighthouse keepers and lifesavers, to civilian worker, wives, children and social activists these people lived and worked within what is now Gateway NRA.

Jamaica Bay People

Sandy Hook People
Volunteers restoring historic aircraft  

Did You Know?
Each year some 4,000 Volunteers-in-Parks contribute over 80,000 hours of their time to protect Gateway's natural and historical resources and assist visitors.

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Last Updated: March 17, 2010 at 16:30 EST