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Kaufman family's Torture Chamber

Dear Mr. Coney Island...
I grew up in Coney island...and although I was little I remember being terrified by one of the side show windows that had a giant elephant stepping on a little Indian boy... do you have any info on what that place was?  Thanks!
- Candice K

Hello Candice,

The bizarre attraction you remember was the Kaufman family's Torture Chamber exhibit in the Lido Hotel on Surf Avenue at West 12th Street. A visit to the chamber was sure to cause nightmares!

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Submitted by Vincent Ebbitts (not verified) on Sun, 04/26/2020 - 11:59

OMG I can't believe I came across someone who shares the memory of this particular side show exhibit !!! It remains seared in my memory over 50 years later !!!

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