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#264 The Landmarks of Coney Island

#264 The Landmarks of Coney Island

FromThe Bowery Boys: New York City History


#264 The Landmarks of Coney Island

FromThe Bowery Boys: New York City History

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Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Jun 1, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Coney Island Boardwalk -- officially the Riegelmann Boardwalk -- just became an official New York City scenic landmark, and to celebrate, the Bowery Boys are headed to Brooklyn's amusement capital to toast its most famous and long-lasting icons.Recorded live on location, this week's show features the backstories of these Coney Island classics:-- The Wonder Wheel, the graceful, eccentric Ferris wheel preparing to celebrate for its 100th year of operation;-- The Spook-o-Rama, a dark ride full of old-school thrills;-- The Cyclone, perhaps America's most famous roller-coaster with a history that harkens back to Coney Island's wild coaster craze;-- Nathan's Famous, the king of hot dogs which has fed millions from the same corner for over a century;-- Coney Island Terminal, a critical transportation hub that ushered in the amusement area's famous nickname -- the Nickel EmpirePLUS: An interview with Dick Zigun, the unofficial mayor of Coney Island and founder of Coney Island USA, who recounts the origin of the Mermaid Parade and the Sideshow by the Seashoreboweryboyshistory.comEXTRA: Supporters of the Bowery Boys on Patreon will receive an extra bonus clip discussing two other Coney Island landmarks -- Childs Restaurant and the Parachute Jump.
Released:
Jun 1, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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New York City history is America's history. It's the hometown of the world, and most people know the city's familiar landmarks, buildings and streets. Why not look a little closer and have fun while doing it?