Page 06 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: 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 69 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: The End of the World, Dreamland
Photo of the End of the World biblical show at Dreamland Park
One of Coney Island's three main amusement parks, Dreamland, established in 1904, was considered more "...
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Page 35 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Feltman's "Ziz"
Photograph of the roller coaster "Ziz" at Feltman's
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Page 36 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Life Savers
Photograph of Coney Island beach lifeguards
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Page 66 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: The Hippodrome, Dreamland
Photograph of the Hippodrome track in Dreamland Park
One of Coney Island's three main amusement parks, Dreamland, established in 1904, was considered more "refined, orderly...
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Page 29 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Feltman's Cafe
A photograph of the interior dining area of Feltman's Cafe
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Back Cover of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Frank Bostock
Photograph of Frank Bostock, The Animal King
One of the biggest acts in Dreamland, Frank Bostock kept audiences captivated with his animal shows. Born in Great Britain, Bostock...
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Page 28 of W.F. Mangels Company Catalogue #4
Advertisement for J.W. Zarro Enterprises for illusions, electric signs, scenic work and stage outfits. Can send in for illustrated catalogue.
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Page 64 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Chutes and Bridge, Dreamland
Photograph of Chutes and Bridge ride in Dreamland Park
One of Coney Island's three main amusement parks, Dreamland, established in 1904, was considered more "refined,...
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Page 26 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Loop the Loop, The Loop
Photograph of the Loop the Loop ride in Coney Island. Detail of the Loop.
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