Page 53 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Main Entrance, Dreamland
Photograph of the main entrance of Dreamland
One of Coney Island's three main amusement parks, Dreamland, established in 1904, was considered more "refined, orderly and...
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Page 09 of W.F. Mangels Company Catalogue #4
Portable Galloping Horse Carousell listing:
Dimensions: Diameter of platform, 36 feet; in 16 sections, each 2 horses abreast; 28 galloping horses, 2 double-seated chariots. Total seating capacity, 36...
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Page 55 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: The West Walk, Dreamland
Photograph of the West Walk, Dreamland
One of Coney Island's three main amusement parks, Dreamland, established in 1904, was considered more "refined, orderly and...
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Page 11 of W.F. Mangels company catalogue #4
2 different chariot listings:
(1) Roman Chariot Ticket Booth
(2) Carved Chariot
Luna Park is referenced.
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Page 57 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Night in Dreamland
Photograph of night in Dreamland Park
One of Coney Island's three main amusement parks, Dreamland, established in 1904, was considered more "refined, orderly and symmetrical" than...
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Page 13 of W.F. Mangels Company Catalogue #4
Different engines and motors used in Mangels carousells depicted:
rheostat, electric motor, roller thrust bearing, double cylinder steam engine, single cylinder steam engine, small water motor, controller
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Page 59 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: The Tower from the Chutes, Dreamland
Photograph of the Tower from the Chutes, Dreamland
One of Coney Island's three main amusement parks, Dreamland, established in 1904, was considered more "refined...
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Page 15 of W.F. Mangels Company Catalogue #4
Electric Scenic Railway Car for High Speed Pleasure Railways Third Rail Electric System
Description of railway cars and third rail electric system; Westinghouse motors and controllers
Furnished orignal...
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Page 61 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Canals of Venice, Dreamland
Photograph of the Canals of Venice 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 16 of W.F. Mangels Company Catalogue #4
Roasting Furnace (For making "Ye Old English" Roast Beef Sandwiches) listing
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