Page 66 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: The Hippodrome, Dreamland
Photograph of the Hippodrome track in Dreamland Park
One of Coney Island's three main amusement parks, Dreamland, established in 1904, was considered more "refined, orderly...
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Page 29 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Feltman's Cafe
A photograph of the interior dining area of Feltman's Cafe
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Back Cover of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Frank Bostock
Photograph of Frank Bostock, The Animal King
One of the biggest acts in Dreamland, Frank Bostock kept audiences captivated with his animal shows. Born in Great Britain, Bostock...
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Page 28 of W.F. Mangels Company Catalogue #4
Advertisement for J.W. Zarro Enterprises for illusions, electric signs, scenic work and stage outfits. Can send in for illustrated catalogue.
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Page 64 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Chutes and Bridge, Dreamland
Photograph of Chutes and Bridge ride in Dreamland Park
One of Coney Island's three main amusement parks, Dreamland, established in 1904, was considered more "refined,...
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Page 26 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Loop the Loop, The Loop
Photograph of the Loop the Loop ride in Coney Island. Detail of the Loop.
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Page 94 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: The Ball Room, Luna Park
Photograph of the Ball Room 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 24 of W.F. Mangels Company Catalogue #4
Description of moving targets on conveyer belt for shooting gallery. List of interchangeable targets include: ducks, ducklets, whale, alligator, bear, deer, monkey, elephant, tiger, lion, rabbit, charging...
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Page 61 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Canals of Venice, Dreamland
Photograph of the Canals of Venice in Dreamland Park
One of Coney Island's three main amusement parks, Dreamland, established in 1904, was considered more "refined,...
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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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