Page 04 of the Glimpses of the New Coney Island book: Steeplechase Park
Photograph of crowds outside Steeplechase Park
Steeplechase Park, developed by George C. Tilyou, was themed based on the Steeplechase ride along a metal track built for family...
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Page 52 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Bostock at Night, Dreamland
Photograph of the Bostock building at night
"Frank Bostock's wild animal pavilion was one of the attractions at Dreamland, which opened in 1904." (From Coney Island: Lost...
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Page 17 of the Glimpses of the New Coney Island book: Coal Mine and Scenic Railway
Photograph of the Deep Rift Coal Mine and the LA Thompson Scenic Railway
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Page 20 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Surf Avenue
A photograph viewing Surf Avenue, featuring Loop the Loop in the background.
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Inside Cover of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Brighton Beach Racing Association
Formed by William Engeman, the Brighton Beach Racing Association provided horse races in Brighton Beach from 1879-1910.
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Page 32 (bottom) of the Glimpses of the New Coney Island book: Manhattan Beach Hotel
Photograph of the Manhattan Beach Hotel from the beach and Boardwalk
"[August] Corbin's Manhattan Beach Hotel was built on the far eastern shore of Coney Island....
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Page 49 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Bostock's, Surf Avenue Entrance
Photograph of Bostock's entrance
"Frank Bostock's wild animal pavilion was one of the attractions at Dreamland, which opened in 1904." (From: Coney Island: Lost and...
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Page 15 (top) of the Glimpses of the New Coney Island book: Performing Horses at Luna Park
Photograph of performing horses inside a performance ring in Luna Park
One of Coney Island's three main amusement parks, Dreamland, established in 1904, was...
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Page 17 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: The Western End of Coney Island from the Chutes, Dreamland
A photograph of the western end of Coney Island from the Chutes at Dreamland.
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Page 82 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Glady's Chime Tower, Steeplechase Park
Photograph of bell tower in Steeplechase Park
Steeplechase Park, developed by George C. Tilyou, was themed based on the Steeplechase ride along a metal track...
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