Coney Island (New York, N.Y.)

Granny shows 'em

Elderly woman wearing black dress carrying trophy cup in right hand and large floral bouquet and handkerchief in left hand. Caption: "...

Group at Coney Island seaside home

View of large, posed group of adults and children in front of a seaside home located in Coney Island.

Hair-raising ride

Caption: "Hair-raising ride--Coney Island's famous 'Loop the Loop' in 1901;" several food stands (one with sign, "Fairchild's pop corn"),...

Hang your muffler on a hickory limb

Two men wearing bathing suits pulling woman wearing coat, gloves, and scarf toward water on Coney Island beach...

Harmony at the helm

Young girl and boy in Coney Island boat ride with girl in boat behind them. Caption: "Harmony at the helm--Two young fry steer lagoon boat...

He's hog-tied

Person wearing pig costume standing in front of young woman with small boy; policeman and several other spectators in background. Caption: "He's...

Helen Mahoney listens to clown

Caption: "The start of another fun packed season ... Happy 11 yr. old Helen Mahoney of 6809 4th Ave., Brooklyn,...

Her majesty rides high

Night view: two young women (one sitting, one standing) on parade float. Caption: "Her majesty rides high--Irma Hansen, Queen of...

Hitchhikers

Caption: "Hitchhikers--Thwarted by sudden strike on their school bus line, [eleven male] students of Abraham Lincoln High School [located at 2800 Ocean...

Ho! for the cooling breezes, and Coney Island

Train to Coney Island. Reproduction, probably from a 19th century illustrated publication;...

Hot time in the old town

Caption: "Hot time in the old town--Some of the 500,000 persons who thronged the boardwalk of Coney Island last night to see the...

How about a swim?

Two young men and two young women wearing bathing suits running out of water onto Coney Island beach; pier support structure in background....

Human Pool Table

Night view: several young men and young women sitting on Human Pool Table, a Coney Island ride with several spectators in background.

Iceberg Athletic Club

Iceberg Athletic Club members, all men, about to swim at Coney Island beach.

Iceberg Athletic Club

Iceberg Athletic Club members, all men, about to swim at Coney Island beach.

Iceberg Club

Aerial view of section of Coney Island beach, boardwalk with many pedestrians, and several buildings in left background.

Inman's Casino

Facade of large, three-story clapboard building with cupola and three signs ("Inmans" and "Inman's Vaudeville"), several pedestrians, and...

Irma Hansen & unknown baby

Young woman (Irma Hansen) wearing white gown and tiara standing on float in Coney Island Mardi Gras parade representing...

Is it you?

Drawing. Barefoot man and woman in nineteenth century bathing attire conversing at edge of shore; man in hat crouching on sand in right background; child with...

It can be done

Caption: "It can be done--Beach at Coney Island late yesterday after 1,200,000 had descended upon the resort. Loudspeakers reminded crowd to put...

It really looks like Coney

Crowd on beach and many beach umbrellas. Caption: "It really looks like Coney--Group of youths, among the 1,300,000 persons who...

It's fun to save money

Caption: "It's fun to save money--Snuffy Miller, a clown at Steeplechase Park, and Eve Birnkammer, a lifeguard at the Coney Island...

Jewish Center of Coney Island

Exterior view of Jewish Center of Coney Island.

Jones Walk, Coney Island

Pedestrian thoroughfare, bordered by lunchrooms and several outdoor eating establishments. Inscription: "Jones Walk, Coney...

July in November

Man, two women, and two girls standing in water at beach. Caption: "July in November--It's true that not many persons did this yesterday, but the...

Karin Fasco

Girl wearing large cap kneeling on pier with crumpled newspapers in left foreground and several men, benches and trash receptacle in background. Caption...

Kay Parsons, Mrs. Theresa Caffrey, and George C. Tilyou

Man on right handing trophy cup to elderly woman in center; woman...

Keeping cool at the pool

Caption: "Keeping cool at the pool--Tony Izzi of 8415 4th Ave. doesn't mind in the least as little cousin, Janice Napoli of 7101 4th...

Kerosene lamps

Display of three hanging kerosene lamps and elaborate architectural frieze above featuring a devil-like figure riding a large fish, both of which...

Launching the big show

Young woman wearing white gown and tiara and three men wearing suits standing behind banquet table with portion of window and draperies...

Leona Racsok

Young woman (Leona Racsok, 25 Parade Place) sitting on large rock at Coney Island beach; two boys and several other people in background; section of...

Leonard's Music Hall

Facade of Leonard's Music Hall, a large, two-story building with signs: "Leonard's Music Hall & Cafe," "Franklin Brew'g Co....

Looking down on Coney Island

Aerial view: Caption: "Looking down on Coney Island--Photo taken yesterday from the parachute jump at Steeplechase Park...

Lucy Brodsky

Policeman and girl standing on pier with water in background; he is holding fish and she is holding fishing rod and line. Caption: " ... fourth annual...

Luna Park

Night view of section of Luna Park in Coney Island with tower in center, other ornate buildings outlined in background, and two amusement ride cars in...

Luna Park

Night view of section of Luna Park in Coney Island with tower in background and ornate architectural roof detail in foreground.

Luna Park

Section of Luna Park in Coney Island with facade of large, ornate building and arcade in background, pool and bridge in foreground, and ornate gazebo or...

Luna Park

View of portion of Coney Island's Luna Park. Image includes a building in far left with sign, "The Animal Show."

Luna Park

View of section of Coney Island's Luna Park with Shooting Gallery on left.

Luna Park at night

Night view of section of Coney Island's Luna Park.

Luna Park, Coney Island

Section of Luna Park in Coney Island with large, ornate arcade, portions of rides in right foreground and background and several...

Luna Park, Coney Island

Night view of section of Surf Avenue in Coney Island with ornate entrance to Luna Park in right foreground, several other...

Luna Park, Coney Island

Section of Surf Avenue in Luna Park, Coney Island with parade and many spectators in foreground and several amusement-related...

Madame Marie

Two close-up, exterior views of a woman identified as Madame Marie shown in a trained pony act at Steeplechase Park Circus at Coney Island. Includes...

Madame Marie

Two close-up, exterior views of a woman identified as Madame Marie shown in a trained pony act at Steeplechase Park Circus at Coney Island. The...

Madeline La Grange and Esther Alexander

Two women wearing bathing suits running out of water toward beach. Caption: "Opening day at Coney...

Main entrance of Abraham Lincoln High School

Aerial view: caption: "Main entrance of Abraham Lincoln High School [at 2800] Ocean...

Making like wheelbarrows

Caption: "Making like wheelbarrows--Teaming up for a unique race at the annual field day of the Coney Island Community Center at...

Marcia Gewirtz

Eight men (most holding fishing rods) and two women standing on pier; woman in foreground wearing cap is looking at her skirt caught by hook....

Mardi Gras

Ten young women wearing bathing suits sitting on boardwalk bench with Wonder Wheel in background. Caption: "Mardi Gras--The shapliest dolls in the...

Mardi Gras gets new queen

Caption: "Mardi Gras gets new queen--Black-haired Helene Capone, 18, of 363 Bay 8th St., is crowned queen of the Coney Island...

Mardi Gras mood

Caption: "Mardi Gras mood--Mayor Impellitteri turns over document proclaiming Sept. 8 to 12 as Coney Island Mardi Gras Week to W. Kenneth Bourke...

Mardi Gras motion picture house destroyed by fire

Aerial view of section of amusement park with three fire trucks in foreground...

Mardi Gras sprite

Young girl sitting on pony holding sign, "Lady Godiva rides again;" young man dressed as cowboy in far right foreground and several...

Marie Davis

Caption: "Marie Davis, 19-year-old model of 454 6th St., is pictured getting set for a plunge into the Steeplechase Park outdoor swimming pool, which is...

Marvin Frame, U.S.S. Texas

Sailor in uniform identified as Marvin Frame from U.S.S. Texas standing in front of Coney Island bathhouse with large sign...

Maxwell Cottage

Facade of Maxwell Cottage, a Children's Aid Society home in Coney Island: three-story shingle house with dormer windows on top floor and wrap-...

McCullogh's Merry-go-round

McCullogh's Merry-go-round at Surf Avenue and 8th Street in Coney Island with two young women riding, one trying to...

McCullogh's Merry-go-round

McCullogh's Merry-go-round, at Surf Avenue and 8th Street in Coney Island with several young women riding.

Miss Americas (Junior Grade)

Young woman life guard standing in pool and eleven girls and two boys, all wearing bathing suits, standing poolside....