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Coney Island attractions, 1923

Coney Island has been a seaside retreat for New Yorkers since the 19th century. In 1923, the City completed construction of a 2.7-mile long boardwalk connecting popular attractions such as Steeplechase Park and various other attractions. Brooklyn Borough President photographs, NYC Municipal Archives.

School buses outside of the entrance to Steeplechase Amusement Park.
Sepia toned photo showing the Coney Island Boardwalk with Seeplechase Amusement Park, a ferris wheel and a pier in the background in January 1923.
Photograph showing walk from boardwalk showing kensington baths and a dance club.
Photograph from steeplechase pier, boardwalk under construction with crowded beach
Photograph showing bathers and onlookers observing discharge pipe onto beach near west 8th.
Group of Coney Island lifeguards in bathing suit uniform.

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