Tag Archives: Coney Island

The Coney Island Dripper

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Max

A Man, A Plan, And A Wet Subway Ride Home Circa Late 1940′s Coney Island, New York- Acme News Photograph “Man would rather wear his wet swimming suit underneath his clothes than pay fee for locker, referred to as ‘a … Continue reading →

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A Photographic Trip To Green-Wood Cemetery Part 2

Posted on March 8, 2012 by B.P.

Do You Know That Name? Continuing the journey through historic Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn the next set of photographs concentrates on some names from history, some remembered today, others forgotten. DeWitt Clinton DeWitt Clinton has many things named after him … Continue reading →

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The Coney Island of Yesteryear

Posted on October 4, 2011 by B.P.

Coney Island in the Late 1930′s Early 40′s On so many levels this is extraordinary. The time is somewhere between 1937 & 1941 based upon the rides shown at Luna Park at Coney Island. The original Luna Park closed in … Continue reading →

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Old New York in Photos #9

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Hannah K.

Hit Bell, Win Prize Coney Island July 5, 1946. Before the mall-ification of New York, Coney Island had lots of things to do besides the rides. One was this common amusement which was found at lots of carnivals and amusement … Continue reading →

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