Page 07 (top left) of the Glimpses of the New Coney Island book: Tilyou's Walk
Photograph of Tilyou's Walk
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Page 58 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: The East Walk and Palm Garden, Dreamland
Photograph of the East Walk and Palm Garden
One of Coney Island's three main amusement parks, Dreamland, established in 1904, was considered more "refined,...
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Page 23 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: New York to the North Pole, The Icebergs
A photograph of New York to the North Pole. a ride bringing passengers to the North Pole via submarine. An illustration of icebergs of the North Pole.
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Page 86 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: Swimming Pool and Skating Rink, Steeplechase Park
Photograph of building holding the the pool convertible, which also converts into a skating rink in Steeplechase Park
Steeplechase Park, developed...
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Page 06 (top) of the Glimpses of the New Coney Island book: The Bowery from Steeplechase Park
Photograph of the Bowery from Steeplechase Park
Steeplechase Park, developed by George C. Tilyou, was themed based on the Steeplechase ride along a metal...
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Page 55 of Coney Island - The People's Playground: The West Walk, Dreamland
Photograph of the West Walk, Dreamland
One of Coney Island's three main amusement parks, Dreamland, established in 1904, was considered more "refined, orderly and...
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Page 21 (bottom) of the Glimpses of the New Coney Island book: Japanese Ball Game
Photograph of a Japanese rolling board arcade game booth (5 balls for 5 cents, 10 balls for 10 cents)
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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 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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