I’ve written a few articles about the development of Coney Island, from the Golden Age of the posh resort hotels, to the rise and fall of the great amusement parks, such as Dreamland and Steeplechase ...

Coney Island has shifted through several eras over the centuries, beginning as a resort spot for wealthy Manhattanites then a notorious amusement park hub. After its three parks shut down in the 20th ...

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