I’ve been visiting Coney Island in Brooklyn since 1986, and I’ve watched the seaside resort slowly get back on its feet after years of under investment.
Here’s how it looked this winter:
The beach is a short walk from the subway station.
Opened in 1927, the iconic Cyclone wooden rollercoaster remains in use.
Sand covered boardwalk.
“And I’m sitting on a bench in Coney Island wondering where did my baby go?”
Exercise time.
The sand was blowing up in the wind.
Feeding the seagulls.
A 150-foot-tall eccentric Ferris wheel, the Wonder Wheel was built in 1920 to a design by Charles Hermann.
Beachfront stores.
Based on a military design for training soldiers, the 250 foot Parachute Jump used to feature 12 two-seater chutes which dangled from the metal construction at the top.
The ride continued to operate until 1968 and has since been declared a city landmark twice!
America, eh?
Hot dog kings, Nathan’s.
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