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“It is blatant, it is cheap, it is the apotheosis of the ridiculous. But it is something more; it is like Niagara Falls or the Grand Canyon or Yellowstone Park; it is a national playground, and not to have seen it is not to have seen your own country.” - Reginald Wright Kauffman, 1909
Even before the famous boardwalk, Wonder Wheel, and subway arrived on the scene, Coney Island in Brooklyn, NY was the greatest amusement zone the world had ever seen. But how did a somewhat remote beach neighborhood become the capital of thrills and entertainment? It's time to step right up and uncover the incredibly innovative amusement parks that defined Coney Island's legacy for generations to come.
Join New York Adventure Club for the first of a two-part series that explores the astonishing and transformational history of Coney Island as both a geographical zone and amusement area.
Led by veteran Brooklyn tour guide and Coney Island enthusiast Norman Oder, Part I of our virtual showcase — which will focus on Coney Island up to the 1920s — will include:
Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Norman — any and all questions about Coney Island during this period are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week!
See you there, virtually!
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About Norman
Norman Oder, tour guide and journalist, has led tours of Brooklyn neighborhoods, including Coney Island, since 2000. He's long visited Coney, but has during the pandemic delved deep into the archives to develop a virtual tour of its astounding history.
Testimonials
"Fantastic slideshow with the most images I ever saw on a webinar. Norman great orator of history." -Barry
"Talk was very well-organized, with a fantastic array of photos, postcards and press clips." -Linda
"Great stories & postcards. Really gave the flavor of the time & era. Kind presenter - humble & honest, even if he didn't have an answer." -Sharon
"Host was great. Info was very interesting. The imagery was perfect!" -Ann
"Many things were enjoyable, but most important is the delivery of the webinar. He has a nice speaking manner." -Irene
"Speaker very knowledgeable and well informed and excellent presentation with excellent photos." -Helen
"Content, pace of narrative, depth of information. Speaker had a pleasant voice." -Liz
"Moved along well. He didn't rush the videos too much. Pacing was fast but interesting. Covered a lot of ground." -Paul
"I liked the videos. great interesting content. seeing the old maps" -Noelle
"Norman and his photos, drawings and videos." -Howard
"Loved reminiscing about growing up around there and going to Steeplechase often." -Jim
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Categories: Arts, Historic Sites, Virtual