Page 14 (top) of the Glimpses of the New Coney Island book: Scene in Luna Park
Photograph of crowds inside Luna Park
Includes: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and other attractions
One of Coney Island's three main amusement parks, Dreamland,...
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Page 10 (top left) of the Glimpses of the New Coney Island book: Connor's Imperial Music Hall
Photograph of Connor's Imperial Music Hall
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Page 10 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: A Condensed History of Coney Island, continued
A textual narrative written by Major B. Franklin Waite, A.M., Ph.D., B.S., LL.D. about the origin of Coney Island as a community. Starting in 1844, the...
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Page 67 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: The Ballroom, Dreamland
Photograph of the Ballroom in Dreamland Park
One of Coney Island's three main amusement parks, Dreamland, established in 1904, was considered more "refined, orderly and...
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Page 31 (bottom) of the Glimpses of the New Coney Island book: Brighton Beach Hotel
Photograph of the Brighton Beach Hotel from the beach
"[William A.] Engeman constructed his Brighton Beach Hotel in time for the 1878 season. This vast wooden hotel...
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Page 12 (right) of the Glimpses of the New Coney Island book: Entrance to Luna Park
Photograph of the entrance of Luna Park
One of Coney Island's three main amusement parks, Dreamland, established in 1904, was considered more "refined, orderly and...
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Inside of Back Cover of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Henderson's Restaurant and Music Hall
Photograph of Henderson's Restaurant and Music Hall
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Page 07 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Surf Avenue, Looking West
A photograph showing Surf Avenue, Looking West filled with businesses and the random roller coaster.
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Page 65 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: The Dining Room on the Pier, Dreamland
Photograph of the dining room on the pier in Dreamland Park
One of Coney Island's three main amusement parks, Dreamland, established in 1904, was considered...
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Page 30 (bottom) of the Glimpses of the New Coney Island book: Ocean Parkway and Beach
Photograph of Ocean Parkway and Beach
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