Postcard depicting the Creation attraction at Dreamland park. The biblically themed, boat ride attraction was also the Surf Ave. entrance to the park. Caption on the front of the card reads, "Dreamland Entrance, Coney Island, N.Y.".
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The New York Aquarium on the Ocean Front, Coney Island, N.Y.
This postcard shows the original structure housing the New York Aquarium which opened in Coney Island on June 6, 1957.
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"Aeroplane View, Half Moon Hotel, Coney Island, N.Y."
Back of postcard reads:
"Open all year. 45 minutes from Broadway. Attractive rates on American and European plan. Absence of vehicular traffic with its fumes and noises. Hurricane deck facing...
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Part of Steeplechase Park's Surf Avenue frontage near West 16th Street, c. 1920. The ornate entrance in the foreground is composed of elements from the exterior of the Eldorado carousel. The lions on the plinth below the entrance's Funny Face are...
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Postcard depicting the entrance to the Eldorado. Caption on the front of the card reads, "Entrance to Eldorado". Text on the back of the card reads, "Eldorado is a European novelty of refreshment and amusement. Don't fail to see it. Opposite...
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Postcard showing the Giant Racer. Caption on the back of the card describes the coaster as "the largest on Coney Island, situated opposite Feltmans on Surf Avenue, and is the largest and fastest steel constructed ride in the world, BAR NONE." The...
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