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Posted in music on November 24, 2008
Coney Island rides being taken down (pics) (to Australia?)
"We don't know about all this talk about the city negotiating with developer Joe Sitt to buy his land, incuding Astroland, in the heart of Coney Island's amusement district. What we do know for sure is that the amusement park is being dismantled. There are many photos and much discussion on the Coney Island Message Board and rumors that the rides may be sold to an amusement park in Australia. As one Coney insider told us, "when the 300 foot crane shows up to take down the Astrotower, you'll know for sure that it's over." The rides are being put in shipping containers. Both the city and Mr. Sitt have said rides will operate on the property next year." [Curbed]Photo courtesy of Deborah Matlack (via ConeyIsland.com) (via Curbed).
In other news, Asbury Park is on the up and up.
Video of Coney Island in 1940 below...
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Posted on November 24, 2008 4:46 PM
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Comments (6)
Don't they take apart most of those rides for the winter anyway?
I don't know that it's such a telling thing that they are taking apart the outdoor kiddie coaster for the winter. They probably do that every year, it's just that this year there's more attention being paid to it.....
Posted by Anonymous | November 24, 2008 5:06 PM
nothing to report today. just your run-o-the-mill long day at work. thank you.
Posted by long day at work guy | November 24, 2008 5:29 PM
I'm all for the modernization of coney island. Bring on the amphitheater!
Posted by Anonymous | November 24, 2008 8:27 PM
they will put the rides on a big boat and sail past somalia where pirates will hijack the boat and hold it for ransom.
Posted by Anonymous | November 24, 2008 10:24 PM
Totally end of an era.
Posted by Dooder City | November 25, 2008 12:00 AM
long day at work guy you are my favorite
Posted by i love you | November 25, 2008 7:48 AM