Harold Blumenthal

Offers perspectives on both the heyday and decay of Coney Island

Interviewer:
Interviewee:
Harold Blumenthal
Interview Date:
June 16 2007

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Harold describes Coney Island in the 40's and 50's, including a detailed description of Silver's bathhouse and riding the Parachute Jump. He also offers glimpses of the decline of Coney in the 60's and 70's through the perspective of being a Sears washer and dryer deliveryman.