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Peter Pantages and the Polar Bear Swim
Being an Aussie, I really don’t get the appeal of plunging into frigid salty water, but I do love the history behind the Polar Bear Swim. Today marks the 92nd anniversary of the New Year’s Day swim, which Peter Pantages … Continue reading
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Tagged 343 East 13th Avenue, Peter Pan Cafe, Peter Pantages, Polar Bear Swim
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