Page 84 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: The Ball Room, Steeplechase Park
Photograph of the Ball Room 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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Page 02-03 of This Coney Island, America's Incredible Carnival Chamber of Commerce book: Advertisement for the Half Moon Hotel and Title Page
Includes photos of exterior, dining room and lobby of Half Moon Hotel
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Page 85 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: The Air Ships, Steeplechase Park
Picture of the Air Ships ride at Steeplechase Park
Steeplechase Park, developed by George C. Tilyou, was themed based on the Steeplechase ride along a metal track...
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Page 06-07 of Chamber of Commerce book: In the Beginning
A historical narrative of Coney Island
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Page 87 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Ocean Pier, Steeplechase Park
Photograph of the Ocean Pier at Steeplechase Park
Steeplechase Park, developed by George C. Tilyou, was themed based on the Steeplechase ride along a metal track built...
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Page 10-11 of Chamber of Commerce book: Mother, May I Go Out and Swim?
Description of the beachside, bathing and bath house culture on Coney Island. Specific attention is placed on Washington Baths, one of Coney Island's most popular bath houses....
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Page 90 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: The Tower, Luna Park
Photograph of the Tower in Luna Park
Luna Park, opened by Fred Thompson and Skip Dundy, opened in 1903, also became known as the "Electric Eden", themed with fantasy...
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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 92 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Luna Park, Elephant Ride
Photograph of the Elephant Ride in Luna Park
Luna Park, opened by Fred Thompson and Skip Dundy, opened in 1903, also became known as the "Electric Eden", themed with...
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Page 19 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Reception Hospital
A photograph of a Coney Island Reception Hospital
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