D.J. Vourderis | Coney Island History Project

Interviewer:

Interviewee:

D.J. Vourderis

Interview Date:

2010

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Deno's Wonder Wheel Park

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Interview Highlight Bookmarks

Restoring the Wonder Wheel to its former look with solar-powered lights

Choosing materials for the Wonder Wheel

Storing the charge from the solar panel

The Wonder Wheel is going green! Solar panels are being added to power a re-creation of the original 1920s lighting scheme on the swinging cars. Charles Denson interviews D.J. Vourderis, grandson of Deno's Wonder Wheel Park founder Denos Vourderis and the man behind the restoration.