Oral History Archive

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Eliot Wofse
A Coney Island native's memories of running amusement games
Richard White
Marine science teacher at Edward R. Murrow High School recalls his Coney Island memories
Kathy Duke O'Melia
Girlhood memories of summering in a Coney Island bungalow in the 1950s
Frank Newlands
A look behind the scenes at Steeplechase Park
Carol and Dennis Thompson
First visit since 1961
Stephanie Norr and Betty Cohn
Shared their 1950's childhood under the boardwalk
Dave Galler
Took the 13th Ave. trolley
Pat Lingenbach
Avid weekender in Coney Island
Tommy Smith
Grew up in a Coney Island bungalow
John Rea
Began his career as a sign painter in Coney Island
Vivian Palo
Loved growing up and raising children in Coney Island
Joseph Svehlak
Fond memories of Coney Island
Michael Onorato
Son of Steeplechase Park's general manager, James Onorato
Jimmy McCullough
Lifelong carousel owner and operator
Corinne Robbins
Grew up a daredevil in New York City
Janet Panetta
Queen of Coney Island
Lynn Osgood and Sid Finkelstein
Brother and Sister from Coney Island
Harry Gans
Lived in Coney Island from 1938 thru early 1950's