Postcard history series : Coney Island / Laura J. Hoffman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hoffman, Laura Jean, 1961- Author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Amusement parks--New York (State)--New York--History--Pictorial works.

Amusement parks.

Postcards--New York (State)--New York.

Postcards.

Coney Island (New York, N.Y.)--History--Pictorial works.

Coney Island (New York, N.Y.).

Coney Island (New York, N.Y.)--Social life and customs--Pictorial works.

New York (N.Y.)--History--Pictorial works.

New York (N.Y.).

New York (N.Y.)--Social life and customs--Pictorial works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages) : chiefly illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : Arcadia Publishing, [2014]

Summary:

Coney Island is famous for so much more than just hot dogs and wild rides. At the turn of the 20th century, it was known as the "Playground of the World." In the beginning, this upscale resort area catered to the rich. Between 1897 and 1904, three lavish amusements parks opened in Coney Island. By 1920, the subway extended to Stillwell Avenue, which made Coney Island more accessible for everyone. The abundant history is remarkable, and its peaks and valleys closely resemble one of its most famous icons, the roller coaster. Coney Island hit its apex between 1910 and 1930. Afterwards, it suffered through the Great Depression, went into major decline after World War II, and hit bottom in the 1970s and 1980s. In recent years, there has been a profound revitalization effort to bring the area back to its glory days. Despite the major setback caused by Superstorm Sandy in 2012, the spirit of Coney Island is alive and well.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 127) and index.

OCLC:

900733681