Tag Archives: Coney Island

American Pioneers of Amusement, Part 2: The Fearless Frogman, a Collector of Human Oddities and a Roller Coaster Engineer

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Ken Dowell

One built amusement parks, one added the side show and one created the coasters. Continue reading →

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American Pioneers of Amusement, Part 1

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Ken Dowell

The creator of Steeplechase Park and the man who gave the Ferris wheel its name. Continue reading →

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The Early Rides: Lots of Thrills and Surely Some Spills

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Race around Coney Island on the Steeplechase and experience the Blowhole Theater. Continue reading →

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Amusement Parks: The First, the Oldest and the Long Gone

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Ken Dowell

The creation of amusement parks began in earnest in the last 19th century. Changes in society in the U.S. were creating a new customer base. Continue reading →

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Happy New Year From Coney Island

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Winter on the boardwalk. Continue reading →

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