Page 82 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Glady's Chime Tower, Steeplechase Park
Photograph of bell tower in Steeplechase Park
Steeplechase Park, developed by George C. Tilyou, was themed based on the Steeplechase ride along a metal track...
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Page 11 of W.F. Mangels company catalogue #4
Two different chariot listings:
(1) Roman Chariot Ticket Booth
(2) Carved Chariot
Luna Park is referenced.
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Page 48 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Balmer's Baths
Photograph of crowds gathering around Balmer's Baths on the beach
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Page 13 of Coney Island - The People's History: Bathing, Parkway Baths
A photograph of Parkway Baths in Coney Island.
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Page 78 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Bowery Entrance, Steeplechase Park
Photograph of entrance on Bowery of Steeplechase Park
Steeplechase Park, developed by George C. Tilyou, was themed based on the Steeplechase ride along a metal...
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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 47 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Foot of Henderson's Walk and Beach
Photograph of Henderson's Walk and the beach with Uncle Sam's Cannon Ride in the background
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Page 73 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Infant Incubators, Dreamland
Photograph of the building housing Infant Incubators at Dreamland Park
One of Coney Island's three main amusement parks, Dreamland, established in 1904, was considered...
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Page 06 of W.F. Mangels Company Catalogue #4
Listing for Combination Galloping Horse Carousell (Patented February 11, 1902):
Dimensions: Diameter of Platform, 50 feet; in 20 sections, each four horses abreast, 40 galloping horses, 28 standing horses...
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Page 42 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: The Deluge, Second Scene, Johnstown Flood Building
Photograph of second scene of The Deluge at the Johnstown Flood Building, featuring a show depicting Johnstown, Pennsylvania's tragic flood.
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