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!
Brooklyn Elevator Inspector Keeps Coney Island Rides Safe
Bill Olsen of Brooklyn inspects and licenses every ride at Steeplechase Park during half the year. He tests older rides rigorously and uses sacks of potatoes on new ones to gauge capacity and safety, listening for odd noises to halt operations. The 25 year veteran treats safety as vital work and earns his living by ensuring fun stays safe for thousands of kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Olsen
Coney Island Rides
Coney Island
Brooklyn
New York City
Olsen