CONEY ISLAND ... and CEO of Central Amusement International, Inc. A crack on the chain sprocket in the rollercoaster’s motor ...

Another fun fact is that Coney Island was a location owned and operated by mainly ride manufacturing families, and the historic Amusement District was once much more vast than it is today.

Captain Paul Boyton opens Sea-Lion Park, the first enclosed amusement park at Coney Island. George C. Tilyou opens Steeplechase Park at Coney Island, and introduces the "Steeplechase Horses" ride ...

You are welcome to visit Coney Island throughout the year, but to enjoy all of the amusement park activities you'll want to come in the spring or summertime. Typically, amusement park rides and ...

The American Eagle roller coaster at Six Flags Great America will is getting landmark status from the group American Coaster ...

Built in 1927, Coney Island Cyclone is a roller coaster that runs on wooden rails. It may be old, but it still stands as one of the most thrilling rides. More from Entertainment Built in 1927 ...

The proposed Coney Island casino met a major community roadblock ... for a giant fort to come and plop down on top of our entire amusement district across three blocks. That’s crazy!

Community Board 13’s Land Use Committee dealt a blow to the proposed Coney Island casino on Wednesday night ... Avenue that would create an “entryway” to the boardwalk and amusement district, as well ...

is 3 miles east of downtown's shore and about a 15-minute boat ride away. Peaks Island was known as the Coney Island of Maine in the 19th century (it was home to amusement parks, theaters and more ...

Following the outlandish success of this amusement park ... influential in attracting freak shows to Coney Island after movies had eclipsed illusion rides in popularity. For many years, Gumpertz ...