Coney Island (New York, N.Y.)
1953 Coney Island Mardi Gras Night view: two men wearing suits sitting in back seat of convertible automobile and Black man wearing uniform sitting... |
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50th anniversary of hot dog & roll Young woman and man holding replica of large hot dog, man wearing cape standing behind them holding scepter... |
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A charming entry Small girl standing on float with sign, "Little Bo Peep," holding staff in left and superimposed trophy in right hand; group of spectators... |
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A jolly group of bathers View of group of people, mostly young men, wearing bathing suits, either in or near a Coney Island swimming pool. Image includes... |
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A sad story of ruins Coney Island amusement park fire. Caption: "A sad story of ruins--On the left is wreckage of what once was the world-renowned Mile Sky... |
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A trot on the Coney Island Beach Drawing. Winter scene of horses pulling open sleds with passengers along upper beach at Coney Island; pavilions and... |
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A unique pavilion Drawing. Beached sailboat at Coney Island with sails propped open to provide shade; barefoot child with bonnet sitting on bow under shade of... |
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Abraham Lincoln High School Facade of Abraham Lincoln High School, a large, four-story, masonry building located at 2800 Ocean Parkway, with many... |
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Abraham Lincoln High School Caption: "Richly carved stone work and closely grouped windows illustrate architectural beauty of main entrance to... |
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Abraham Lincoln High School Caption: "Here is a new [partial] view of Abraham Lincoln High School [a large, four-story masonry building], Brooklyn'... |
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Abraham Lincoln High School athletic field Partial view of athletic field at Abraham Lincoln High School located at 2800 Ocean Parkway... |
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Additions to the boardwalk and beach Large sign in Coney Island: "Plans are being prepared for additions to the boardwalk and beach ... It is... |
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Air view looking east, showing Aquarium site Aerial view of Coney Island and environs, looking east, showing site of proposed New... |
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Air view looking north, showing the Aquarium site and environs Aerial view of Coney Island and environs looking north,... |
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All smiles Caption: "All smiles--The 'funny face' Steeplechase cariacature sees to it that visitors to the amusement park have little time for serious thoughts,... |
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American Museum of Public Recreation Interior of workshop with two workmen, tools, and equipment at American Museum of Public Recreation in... |
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American Museum of Public Recreation Interior of office with desk, chair, bookcase, many framed pictures and portion of flag on wall at... |
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American Museum of Public Recreation Portion of facade of brick building in Coney Island with doorway and plaque (Laboratory II, American... |
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American Museum of Public Recreation Facade of one-story, brick building: American Museum of Public Recreation in Coney Island (plaque above... |
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Andy Pershon and Gene DeVries Boy places cap on girl at graduation of child care class of Coney Island Community Center. Caption: "Andy Pershon, 5... |
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Anita Piedimonte Anita Piedimonte wearing bathing suit standing on bench on Coney Island beach near the boardwalk. |
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Anti-filth brigade Crew of workmen with shovels and rakes cleaning beach; several trash receptacles. Caption: "Anti-filth brigade--Augmented squads of Park... |
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Anti-litter drive results Pedestrians, some smiling, waiting in line on sidewalk; policeman observing them at right; entrance to elevated subway line... |
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Arches across Coney Island Boulevard |
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Astro Park Tower, Coney Island Astroland's observation tower at night in Coney Island. |
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Astro Park [Over The Falls ride], Coney Island Astroland's Over The Falls ride at night in Coney Island. |
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Astro Park, Coney Island Astroland park, including the Cyclone Roller Coaster, at Coney Island in the late afternoon. (Sun - P.M. late) [written on verso... |
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Astro Park, Coney Island Train ride tickets sign, railroad crossing, and sightseers on a pathway in Astroland at Coney Island. |
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Astro Park, Coney Island View of Astroland's rides, including the Cyclone roller coaster and the Tilt-A-Whirl, at Coney Island. (Hot) [written on verso... |
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At Coney Island Two young women sitting on Coney Island beach. Caption: "...at Coney Island--[N]ancy O'Loane, left, p[as]tes ... ini[tia]ls of h[er] current... |
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Baby Parade winner Young woman wearing white evening gown and tiara holding trophy cup standing in front of parade float with two young girls wearing Dutch... |
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Balmer's Bathing Pavilion Facade of large three-story building: Balmer's Bathing Pavilion in Coney Island; beach in foreground. |
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Bangup opening Caption: "Bangup opening--Not 'riders in the sky' but whistling fish grace the Coney Island heavens as a record crowd of 400,000 watch the season's... |
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Barrel of Fun Several young sailors riding in the Barrel of Fun at Steeplechase Park, Coney Island, with several spectators in background. Caption: "Members of the... |
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Barrel of Fun Inscription: "In Barrel of Fun at Steeplechase Park, Coney Island, [four young women] dancers from Broadway musical hit, 'By the Beautiful Sea' act as... |
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Barrel of Fun View of several young men, wearing military uniforms, in the Barrel of Fun at Coney Island's Steeplechase Park. The image is not dated. |
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Barry Kahn Boy wearing cap sitting on pier holding fishing rod. Caption: "... fourth annual Coney Island fishing contest at Steeplechase Pier. ... Photo shows Barry... |
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Beach & bathers Crowd on Coney Island beach; beach umbrella in lower left; jetty in right background. |
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Beach looking east from Whitney's Section of Coney Island beach with portions of two buildings on left and Weber's Baths, long pier, and portion... |
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Beach weather Legs and high heeled shoes of woman and head and shoulders of another woman looking up at her; section of boardwalk and amusement park in background... |
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Beauty and the beach Two young women sitting on blanket on beach; portable ice chest and trash receptacle on left; portion of amusement park in blurry... |
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Ben Hur Entrance to Ben Hur Race ride at Coney Island with commercial buildings on both sides, several pedestrians, and street with trolley tracks in foreground. |
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Best crop ever Caption: "Best crop ever--Care of thriving broccoli like that given by Leonard Wiener, left, and David Franklin, right, [both working with hoes]... |
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Bicycle Built for 200 Inscription: "On Bicycle Built for 200 at Steeplechase Park, Coney Island, 2 of the dancers from Broadway musical hit, "By the Beautiful... |
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Bicycle with steam engine Man wearing suit standing behind bicycle with steam engine on exhibit at American Museum of Public Recreation in Coney Island; man... |
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Big belle meets little Belle Caption: "Big belle meets little Belle--First prize winner in the costume division of the Coney Island Mardi Gras baby... |
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Billy Goat Mandy & Cannon Ball Richards Man wearing jacket and tie hitting man wearing undershirt in the stomach with a sledge hammer... |
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Blanche Palmer & Clarence Rivers Woman (Blanche Palmer) and man (Clarence Rivers) wearing white tunics; woman on left appears to be pouring "... |
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Boardwalk, C. I. Section of Coney Island with water in foreground and jetty, several buildings, and portion of amusement area in background. |
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Bombs burst in air Crowd on Coney Island beach at night watching fireworks display; jetty in center. Caption: "Bombs burst in air ..." |
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Bowery Section of Coney Island amusement area known as Bowery that extended from Steeplechase Park to Feltman's Restaurant; many pedestrians and large sign over street ("... |
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Bowery from Henderson's Walk Section of Coney Island amusement area known as Bowery that extended from Steeplechase Park to Feltman's Restaurant with... |
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Bowery, Coney Island Section of Coney Island amusement area known as Bowery that extended from Steeplechase Park to Feltman's Restaurant; two men standing on... |
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Br-r-r-r! Two men wearing bathing suits standing in water at beach; amusement park in background. Caption: "Br-r-r-r!--While mercury plunges, the Rev. Dr. David Cory,... |
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Brinks car delivers 100,000 tokens Young man sitting inside and older man standing outside truck with back door open; both are holding pistols... |
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Brooklyn Hebrew Home and Hospital for the Aged Exterior view of Brooklyn Hebrew Home and Hospital for the Aged, formerly the Half Moon... |
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Brooklyn Hebrew Home for the Aged Architectural renderings of proposed conversion of former Half Moon Hotel to Brooklyn Hebrew Home and Hospital for... |
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Brooklyn Hebrew Home for the Aged Architectural renderings of proposed conversion of former Half Moon Hotel to Brooklyn Hebrew Home and Hospital for... |
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Brooklyn Hebrew Home for the Aged Architectural renderings of proposed conversion of former Half Moon Hotel to Brooklyn Hebrew Home and Hospital for... |
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Buttering up for old sol Two young women wearing bathing suits standing on boardwalk with Wonder Wheel in background. Caption: "Buttering up for old sol--Patti... |