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Coney Island's Rise to a Modern Amusement Icon
New York City lauds Coney Island as the world’s premier amusement resort with ten cent first class attractions. The piece credits a transformation from a rough, crime ridden area to a family friendly destination led by new producers and Luna Park, noting fires, court actions, and reform as turning points.
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