Lost Amusement Parks of New York City: Beyond Coney Island

Lost Amusement Parks of New York City: Beyond Coney Island

A historical tour of fun and frolic in the five boroughsâ€”including photos from the good old days.
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Coney Island is an iconic symbol of turn-of-the-century New Yorkâ€”but many other amusement parks have thrilled the residents of the five boroughs.
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Strategically placed at the end of trolley lines, railways, public beaches, and waterways, these playgrounds for the rich and poor alike first appeared in 1767. From humble beginnings, they developed into huge sites like Fort George, Manhattanâ€™s massive amusement complex. Each park was influenced by the culture and eclectic tastes of its owners and patronsâ€”from the wooden coasters at Staten Islandâ€™s Midland Beach to beer gardens on Queensâ€™ North Beach and fireworks blasting from the Bronxâ€™s Starlight Park.
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As real estate became more valuable, these parks disappeared. With this historical tour, you can rediscover the thrills of the past from the lost amusement parks of New York City.
Country USA
Manufacturer The History Press
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2019-01-23
Format Kindle eBook

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