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B&B Carousell, 2018 - Coney Island amusement park. Between 1880 and the mid-1940s, Coney Island was the largest amusement area in the United States.

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Parachute Jump, 1946 - Vacationers experience Coney Island's Parachute Jump ride, 1946.

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Parachute Jump, 2018 - The long defunct Parachute Jump amusement ride, which dates back to 1936, remains a defining Brooklyn landmark.

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Luna Park, 1930s - The Luna Park amusement park, pictured in the 1930s. It was one of the three original iconic leisure parks built on Coney Island. 

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Coney Island and Brighton Beach, 19th century - Coney Island pier, pictured in the late 19th century.

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Surf Avenue, 1910 - A postcard view of Surf Avenue, Coney Island, circa 1910. The view looks east to include Feltman's restaurant.

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Coney Island Beach, 1912 - A vintage postcard depicting the municipal baths and beach on Coney Island, circa 1912.

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Coney Island Beach, 1936 - A packed Coney Island on July 4, 1936. 

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Coney Island, 2018 - An aerial view of Brighton Beach and Coney Island. 

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Nathan's Famous, 1955 - Crowds outside Nathan's Famous hotdog stand on Coney Island, around 1955.

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Nathan's Famous, 2018 - A contemporary view of Nathan's Famous, an historic Coney Island landmark and tradition.

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Animal Nursery, 1950s - A staff member at the Coney Island Animal Nursery greets a youngster in the early 1950s.

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Sideshows by the Seashore, 2018 - A colorful facade advertising Coney Island's "Alive" show featuring "freaks, wonders, and human curiosities!"

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Luna Park, 1915 - Well-dressed revelers mingle in Luna Park, Coney Island.

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Guy Miller's Miniature City, 1955 - A young visitor at Guy Miller's Miniature City display on Coney Island. On the left is the Chrysler Building, and on the right is the Empire State Building.

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Wonder Wheel, 2018 - The 150-foot Wonder Wheel at Coney Island's Luna Park—one of the most popular visitor attractions.

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Human Dynamo, 1905 - Luna Park on Coney Island, lit up at night and advertising the attractions of the Human Dynamo. 

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Bowery by Night, 1912 - A vintage postcard depicting the Bowery by Night on Coney Island, circa 1912.

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Coney Island, 2018 - Coney Island's amusement park complex, viewed from the Wonder Wheel. 

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Wonder Wheel and Sea Serpent, 2018 - Luna Park on a bright, sunny afternoon. The new Luna Park opened in 2010 at the former Astroland site.

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New York visitor attractions, 1930s-1950s - Vintage postcards from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s representing attractions in the greater New York City area, including crowd-pleasing Coney Island.

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Mermaid Parade -

Coney Island's annual Mermaid Parade celebrates the beginning of the summer season.

See also: Dive under the sea at Coney Island's mind-blowing Mermaid Parade

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