Page 79 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Steeplechase Park, Long Green
Photograph of the Long Green at Steeplechase Park
Steeplechase Park, developed by George C. Tilyou, was themed based on the Steeplechase ride along a metal track built...
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Page 12 of Coney Island - The People's History: A Condensed History of Coney Island, continued
A textual narrative written by Major B. Franklin Waite, A.M., Ph.D., B.S., LL.D. about the origin of Coney Island as a community. Starting in 1844, the...
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Page 81 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: French Voyage and Ferris Wheel, Steeplechase Park
Photograph of French Voyage ride and Ferris Wheel at Steeplechase Park
Steeplechase Park, developed by George C. Tilyou, was themed based on the...
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Page 14 of Coney Island - The People's History: A Condensed History of Coney Island, continued
A textual narrative written by Major B. Franklin Waite, A.M., Ph.D., B.S., LL.D. about the origin of Coney Island as a community. Starting in 1844, the...
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Page 83 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Giant See Saw, Ferris Wheel and Air Ships, Steeplechase Park
Photograph of the Giant See Saw, the Ferris Wheel and the Air Ships at Steeplechase Park
Steeplechase Park, developed by George C. Tilyou...
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Cover of the Chamber of Commerce book: This Coney Island, America's Incredible Carnival
Book put together by Jo Ranson in the 1930s for the Chamber of Commerce
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Inside Cover of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Brighton Beach Racing Association
Formed by William Engeman, the Brighton Beach Racing Association provided horse races in Brighton Beach from 1879-1910.
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Page 04-05 of Chamber of Commerce book: Coney Island New York, 1850 and Today; The Annual Mardi Gras
Photographs include:
Beach, crowded avenue scene and Mardi Gras floats
Description of the annual Mardi Gras celebration and parade on Coney Island....
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Page 86 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Swimming Pool and Skating Rink, Steeplechase Park
Photograph of building holding the the pool convertible, which also converts into a skating rink in Steeplechase Park
Steeplechase Park, developed...
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Page 08-09 of Chamber of Commerce book: In the Beginning (cntd); All Year at Coney
Continuation of historical narrative of Coney Island; description of the economic growth and expansion of Coney Island
Features information about:
The Wooden Elephant...
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