The Coney Island History Project exhibition center closed for the season after Labor Day, but you can still see “Celebrating 100 Years! The Wonder Wheel and the Immigrant Dream,” our free outdoor exhibition of banners at Deno's Wonder Wheel Park...
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Today, June 7th, 2020, was to have been the Coney Island History Project and Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park's 9th Annual History Day celebration on the Boardwalk with performances by musicians and dancers paying tribute to Coney Island's...
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We're thrilled to announce the upcoming publication of Charles Denson's book Coney Island's Wonder Wheel Park on August 3 (postponed from May 18). This year the landmark Wonder Wheel celebrates its 100th birthday, and to mark the occasion the...
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Allan Yussim celebrating his birthday aboard Dennis Vourderis's fishing boat, 2019.
We were sad to learn that our friend Allan Yussim passed away last week at the age of 77. Allan was a really funny guy and an important member of the Deno's...
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Save the Date! Sunday, June 9th, 2019, from 2pm - 6pm
Eighth Annual History Day at Deno's Wonder Wheel Park and the Coney Island History Project
Celebrating Coney Island's Immigrant Heritage!
Hosted by Deno John Vourderis, Deno's Wonder Wheel...
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Photo: Jim McDonnell
You're invited to visit the Coney Island History Project's exhibition center on Coney's traditional Opening Day, Palm Sunday, April 14, and on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. We'll be open special hours from 1:00PM-6:00PM....
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Photo: © Charles Denson
"Astroland Park, created at the dawn of the space age, mirrored the wide-eyed optimism of the early 1960s and helped Coney Island survive the closure of Steeplechase Park," writes Charles Denson in Coney Island and...
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[POSTPONED] We're sorry, due to the rainy forecast on Saturday, August 11, and on Sunday, we are postponing our 8th annual History Day event for this weekend. We plan to reschedule it and hope you will join us then. Sign up for our e-news (link at...
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Celebrate Historic Coney Island!
7th ANNUAL HISTORY DAY at Deno's Wonder Wheel Park and The Coney Island History Project
FREE EVENTS ALL DAY! 12:00PM – 5:00PM. Enjoy Music, Entertainment, Art & History!
Saturday, August 5th
Deno’s Wonder...
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Chico and ZZ Riding the Steeplechase Horse at the Coney Island History Project on Pet Day.
On Saturday, June 10, take a FREE SOUVENIR PHOTO of your SMALL PET "riding" the Coney Island History Project's Steeplechase Horse or antique Kiddie Whip...
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