Coney Island, New York, 1906 – Antique Wall Map
(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
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This rare antique map captures Coney Island, New York, 1906 in remarkable detail. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.
Library of Congress record: Bird's eye view Coney Island
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Coney Island, New York, 1906
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Coney Island in 1906 was the largest seaside amusement district in the United States, a sandy peninsula at the southern tip of Brooklyn that drew crowds by trolley and elevated train from across New York City. The Brighton, Manhattan Beach, and Sea Beach lines carried visitors out from the city, and the resort's hotels, bathhouses, and boardwalk supported a large seasonal workforce of concessionaires, performers, and laborers. Luna Park, which opened in 1903 with its towers and electric lighting, and Dreamland, which opened in 1904, were the two great attractions competing for the nickel and dime of working-class visitors. A bird's-eye view like this one shows the grid of streets and the crowded midway that residents knew as the people's playground.
| Created / published | 1906 |
|---|---|
| Creator | mark, john g. |
| Notes | Bird's-eye view map. |
| Subjects | Panoramic maps--New York |
| Source | Library of Congress, Panoramic Maps |
| Original scan | 6,120 × 4,184 px · prints to 20 × 14 in at 300 dpi |
| Library of Congress title | Bird's eye view Coney Island |
| Reference | NY ConeyIsland 1906 |
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