Page 96 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Luna Park, Helter Skelter
Photograph of Helter Skelter in Luna Park
Luna Park, opened by Fred Thompson and Skip Dundy, opened in 1903, also became known as the "Electric Eden", themed with fantasy...
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Page 11 (top) of the Glimpses of the New Coney Island book: Cast H.M.S. Pinafore, Inman's Casino
Photograph of the cast of H.M.S. Pinafore stage production at Inman's Casino
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Page 04 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: A Condensed History of Coney Island
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 narrative...
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Page 28 (top left) of the Glimpses of the New Coney Island book: Scenic Musical Railway
Photograph of the Great Musical Railway
"Great Musical and Scenic Railroad - 1903-1905 (Jackman's scenic railroad replaced by Pike's Peak Railway)"
(from: http...
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Page 25 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Loop the Loop
Photograph of the Loop the Loop roller coaster.
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Page 93 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Luna Park, The Chutes
Photograph of the Chutes in Luna Park
Luna Park, opened by Fred Thompson and Skip Dundy, opened in 1903, also became known as the "Electric Eden", themed with fantasy...
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Page 18 (bottom) of the Glimpses of the New Coney Island book: Looping the Loop Photograph of the Loop the Loop ride. Coaster located at Surf Avenue and W. 10th Street, was the first to use an elipitical loop. It was patented by edwin Prescott in...
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Page 02 of Coney Island - The People's Playground (Publisher's Note)
Souvenir book made from original negatives for sale to tourists.
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