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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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 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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Page 95 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: The East Wall, Luna Park
Photograph of the East Wall of Luna Park
Luna Park, opened by Fred Thompson and Skip Dundy, opened in 1903, also became known as the "Electric Eden", themed with fantasy...
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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 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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