This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Coney Island Boardwalk Through 75 Years of Change
A retrospective on Coney Island as a national playground since 1923. The piece traces the boardwalk’s growth to 1.3 million boards, 15.6 million nails, and 2.7 miles of promenade, noting shifts in crowds, decorum, and safety amid ongoing urban change. It recalls 1920s life, historical voices, and enduring allure while acknowledging crime and homelessness nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Warren G. Harding
White House
Yankees
Giants
Brooklyn
Coney Island
Sigmund Freud
al Capone
Lou Reed
New York Times
Sodom
Sidney Jonas
Poland
Nathan
Yellow Pine
Sea Gate
Brighton Beach
Eric Lerardi
Lerardi
Edwin Betz
Coney