Coney Island (New York, N.Y.)

[Coney Island skyline]

Night aerial view of Coney Island with McLoughlin's Baths in foreground.

[Coney Island Subway]

The subway at Coney Island, with the Wonder Wheel visible in the background.

[Coney Island tercentenary]

Parade on Surf Avenue celebrating Coney Island's tercentenary with several buildings and many spectators on both sides.

[Coney Island view.]

Coney Island view.

[Coney Island water ride]

Water ride at Coney Island amusement area (possibly Shoot-the-Chutes) with many spectators in foreground.

[Coney Island Wonder Wheel]

Closeup of Coney Island Wonder Wheel with large advertising figure carrying hamburger in left hand and mug (beer?) in...

[Coney Island Wonder Wheel]

Closeup of Coney Island Wonder Wheel with large advertising figure carrying hamburger in left hand and mug (beer?) in...

[Coney Island]

Exterior, close-up view of two young men and two young women standing on the Coney island boardwalk. Both of the women and one of the men are...

[Coney Island]

Section of Coney Island amusement area with unidentified ride in foreground, several pedestrians, and several buildings (two have signs, "White...

[Coney Island]

Three men (two wearing suits, one wearing smock) standing behind portion of architectural model of Coney Island; behind men: two basement windows...

[Coney Island]

Aerial view of Coney Island with beach, boardwalk and large residential area.

[Coney Island]

Aerial view of Coney Island with beach, boardwalk and amusement and residential areas.

[Coney Island]

Aerial view of section of Coney Island with beach, boardwalk and amusement and residential areas.

[Coney Island]

Aerial view of crowd on Coney Island beach with boardwalk and many commercial and residential buildings in background.

[Coney Island]

Man in hat standing in front of Coney Island photographic studio with sign: Photos.

[Coney Island]

Four reproductions (wood engravings and drawings), probably from a 19th century illustrated publication. Clockwise from top left: Coney Island,...

[Coney Island]

Aerial view of proposed location for New York Aquarium in Coney Island, bordered by beach, boardwalk and amusement park, and West 8th Street...

[Coney Island]

Aerial view of residential section of Coney Island.

[Coney Island]

Aerial view of Coney Island beach, boardwalk, and residential area.

[Corner at east side of boardwalk.]

Corner at east side of boardwalk & W. 15th Street, C.I.

[Corner at east side of boardwalk.]

Corner at east side of boardwalk & W. 16th Street, Coney Island.

[Couple and child on Coney Island boardwalk]

A couple drinking beer, with a child on the Coney Island boardwalk.

[Crowd at Coney Island Beach]

Crowd wearing bathing suits on Coney Island Beach, swimmers and pier in background.

[Crowd at sideshow entrance]

Crowd of men standing at entrance to sideshow in Coney Island; man (perhaps a magician) standing on platform is addressing...

[Crowd on Coney Island beach]

Crowd on Coney Island beach with nine muscular young men in foreground; two are holding flag on pole; jetty in right...

[Crowd on Coney Island beach]

Crowd on Coney Island beach; three men sitting under beach umbrella in foreground.

[Crowd on Coney Island beach]

Crowd on Coney Island beach.

[Cyclone and other attractions]

View of the Cyclone roller coaster and other attractions at Coney Island.

[Cyclone roller coaster], Astro Park, Coney Island

View of Astroland's Over The Falls ride and the Cyclone roller coaster at Coney...

[C]ome, my darling daughter

Caption: "[C]ome, my darling daughter--Mrs. Ann La Cara of 1269 72d St. reverses ol[d adag]e about mother who warned, 'Don't...

[Deserted street in Coney Island]

A deserted street in Coney Island.

[Dreamland fire]

Exterior views of the fire which destroyed Dreamland, Coney Island amusement park.

[Dreamland fire]

Exterior views of the fire which destroyed Dreamland, Coney Island amusement park.

[Dreamland fire]

Exterior views of the fire which destroyed Dreamland, Coney Island amusement park.

[Dreamland fire]

Exterior views of the fire which destroyed Dreamland, Coney Island amusement park.

[Dreamland fire]

Exterior views of the fire which destroyed Dreamland, Coney Island amusement park.

[Dreamland fire]

Exterior views of the fire which destroyed Dreamland, Coney Island amusement park.

[Dreamland fire]

Exterior views of the fire which destroyed Dreamland, Coney Island amusement park.

[Dreamland fire]

Exterior views of the fire which destroyed Dreamland, Coney Island amusement park.

[Dreamland fire]

Exterior views of the fire which destroyed Dreamland, Coney Island amusement park.

[Dreamland fire]

Exterior views of the fire which destroyed Dreamland, Coney Island amusement park.

[Dreamland pool]

Section of Dreamland in Coney Island at night with pool in foreground and white tower and unidentified building in background.

[Dreamland]

Section of Dreamland in Coney Island with tall, white building in center, tower in far right background with sign, "Steeplechase," several smaller...

[Eden Musee workshop]

Twelve wax heads, four hands, and one set of teeth on two shelves in Eden Musee (wax museum) workshop in Coney Island. Caption: "The...

[Eight men and one woman standing on boardwalk]

Eight men and one woman, all wearing suits standing on Coney Island boardwalk; small...

[El Dorado]

Closeup of El Dorado, an amusement ride at Steeplechase Park, Coney Island.

[Elderly man on Coney Island boardwalk]

A man walking on the boardwalk at Coney Island. The Parachute Jump is visible in the background.

[Engine 245, 326, Hook & Ladder 161.]

Engine 245, 326, Hook & Ladder 161. West 8th Street, Coney Island.

[Entrance to Luna Park]

Night view of section of Surf Avenue in Coney Island with ornate entrance to Luna Park and portions of other buildings on both sides...

[Ferris wheel]

Closeup of young man and young woman eating cottan candy sitting on ferris wheel at Steeplechase Park in Coney Island.

[Figurehead]

Ceramic figurehead of female wearing gown and crown on exhibit in American Museum of Public Recreation in Coney Island.

[Fireworks, Coney Island]

Fireworks. Based on similar images in the collection, this shot was likely taken at Coney Island in the summer of 1968.

[Fireworks, Coney Island]

Fireworks. Based on similar images in the collection, this shot was likely taken at Coney Island in the summer of 1968.

[Fireworks, Coney Island]

Fireworks. Based on similar images in the collection, this shot was likely taken at Coney Island in the summer of 1968.

[Fireworks, Coney Island]

Fireworks. Based on similar images in the collection, this shot was likely taken at Coney Island in the summer of 1968.

[Fireworks, Coney Island]

Fireworks. Based on similar images in the collection, this shot was likely taken at Coney Island in the summer of 1968.

[Fireworks, Coney Island]

Fireworks. Based on similar images in the collection, this shot was likely taken at Coney Island in the summer of 1968.

[Fireworks, Coney Island]

Fireworks. Based on similar images in the collection, this shot was likely taken at Coney Island in the summer of 1968.

[Fireworks, Coney Island]

Fireworks. Based on similar images in the collection, this shot was likely taken at Coney Island in the summer of 1968.

[Fishermen in Coney Island]

Two men fishing in Coney Island.