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Ron Rossi

Bringing the 1960's back to Coney Island

Interviewer:
Natalie Milbrodt
Interviewee:
Ron Rossi
Interview Date:
June 26 2010

Themes

world's fairs

Languages

English

Places

Astroland
Cyclone, The
Lafayette High School
Marlboro Housing Projects
Musik Express, The
Parachute Jump
Steeplechase Park

Periods

2010 - 2019
2000 - 2009
1960 - 1969
1950 - 1959

Interview Highlight Bookmarks

  • Cutting school in Coney
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  • A history worth preserving
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  • Astroland P.O.P.
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  • Musik Express
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  • Riding horses at Steeplechase Park
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  • Parachute Jump
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  • The Cyclone at 42
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  • Getting his 1966 Thunderbird
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  • The Mermaid Parade
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  • Doo-Wop shows
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  • Rolling Thunder in Asser Levy Park
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  • The Circus is back
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  • An elephant on Surf Ave.
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  • The beach in the 1950's
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  • Driving the bus
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    Ron recalls going with both friends and family to Coney Island back in the 1960's. His family always took the same spot on the beach in front of the Wonder Wheel. He remembers amusement rides from that time in great detail, but waited until his 42nd birthday to ride the Cyclone. After being away for decades, Ron started coming back to Coney Island in 2000 to ride in the Mermaid Parade with his 1966 Thunderbird. Today he rides his car in many parades and organizes doo-wop shows around the city.

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