Page 08 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 71 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Chutes from Bostock's, Dreamland
Photograph of the Chutes from Bostock's at Dreamland Park
One of Coney Island's three main amusement parks, Dreamland, established in 1904, was considered more "...
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Page 03 of W.F. Mangels Company Catalogue #4; "A few places where our Carousells and other Amusement Devices are in use"
Includes photos of: Feltman Brothers, Coney Island, New York; L. D. Shaw, Glen Echo, Maryland; Bois Blank Park, Detroit and...
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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 05 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Surf Avenue and Public Park
A photograph of a view of Surf Avenue and a Public Park.
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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 68 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: San Francisco Earthquake, Dreamland
Photograph of San Francisco Earthquake show in Dreamland Park
One of Coney Island's three main amusement parks, Dreamland, established in 1904, was considered...
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28 page catalogue from the W.F. Mangels Carousell Works showing their range of products, including carousels, carved horses, band organs, Whips, shooting ranges and vending ovens.
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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 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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