Page 40 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Pain's Vesuvius, Manhattan Beach
Photograph of amphitheatre owned and run by Henry J. Pain. Patrons had the opportunity to witness reenactments of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and other...
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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 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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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 34 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Section of Feltman's Deutscher Garden
Photograph of outdoor dining area of Feltman's filled with patrons
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Inside of Back Cover of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Henderson's Restaurant and Music Hall
Photograph of Henderson's Restaurant and Music Hall
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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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Page 76 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Brighton Beach Racing Association Grand Stand
Photograph of the grand stand for the Brighton Beach Race Track
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