Oral History Archive

Joseph Svehlak

Fond memories of Coney Island

Marie Roberts

A painter with a Coney Island legacy

John Rea

Began his career as a sign painter in Coney Island

Michael Onorato

Son of Steeplechase Park's general manager, James Onorato

Sal Corona

Coney Island businessman

Jimmy McCullough

Lifelong carousel owner and operator

Wally Roberts

The King of Jones Walk

Vivian Palo

Loved growing up and raising children in Coney Island

Walter "Shorty" Arsenault

Long-time manager of Astroland's Kiddieland

Major Stacy Pandak

Helicopter pilot who landed on the Coney Island beach

Joshua Lee

Mr. Cyclone 2010

Naomi Starss

An adventuresome youth in Coney Island

Sydney Cozby

Future elephant rider for the circus

Lauren Burke

On a date with Coney Island

Shirley (DeCarlo) Helems

Remembers visiting Coney Island as a girl

Peter Spanakos

Founder of the Sea Gate Historical Society

Corinne Robbins

Grew up a daredevil in New York City

Janet Panetta

Queen of Coney Island