1. Oral History Archive
  2. Linda and Michael Merr

Linda and Michael Merr

Family of former Coney game and ride owner Jack Merr

Interviewer:
Sam Berkley
Interviewee:
Linda and Michael Merr

Languages

English

Places

Bowery, The

Periods

1960 - 1969
1950 - 1959
1940 - 1949

Interview Highlight Bookmarks

  • Working one day at a sideshow
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  • Working at a ring-toss game
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  • Opinions on zoning
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    Linda Merr, wife of former game and ride owner Jack Merr recalls the one and only time she acted in a sideshow alongside Iron Jaw Joe. Michael Merr, son of Jack and Linda, expresses his opinion about the future of Coney Island.

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