Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York
A bit like an American Barry Island
(©urban75, December 2010/Nov 2011)
A peninsula and beach on the Atlantic Ocean in southern Brooklyn, Coney Island stopped being an island years ago when it became partially connected to the mainland by landfill.
The site of a famous amusement park, Coney Island's glory years are sadly long gone, with the massive crowds of sunbathers, swimmers and fun seekers a fading memory of the 1930s and 1940s.
I keep coming back to the place because it reminds me of Barry Island in South Wales, another working class seaside resort that has seen better days.
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-01.jpg)
On the subway to Coney Island.
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-02.jpg)
I don't think any self-respecting king would be pleased with the state of this station.
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-03.jpg)
Arriving at the Coney Island Terminal, which was entirely reconstructed in 2005.
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-04.jpg)
Window detail at the subway station.
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-05.jpg)
The amusement park is a short walk from the station.
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-06.jpg)
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-07.jpg)
Built in 1927, the Cyclone roller coaster can claim to be one of America's oldest wooden coasters still in operation.
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-08.jpg)
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-09.jpg)
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-10.jpg)
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-11.jpg)
No nonsense sign.
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-12.jpg)
Corrugated
doorway in the winter light.
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-13.jpg)
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-14.jpg)
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-15.jpg)
On the boardwalk.
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-17.jpg)
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-18.jpg)
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-19.jpg)
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-20.jpg)
Old faded sign for ice cream.
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-21.jpg)
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-22.jpg)
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-23.jpg)
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Wonder Wheel, Coney Island.
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-25.jpg)
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-26.jpg)
Coney Island housing project behind the amusement park.
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-27.jpg)
Beach view. The palm tree is made of metal!
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-28.jpg)
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-29.jpg)
Stores closed for the winter.
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-30.jpg)
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-31.jpg)
'Hey Joey!' Sign detail.
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-32.jpg)
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-33.jpg)
'Save Coney Island'.
![Coney Island and Brighton beach, southern Brooklyn, New York, United States with photos of the boardwalks, amusement park, pier, funfair rides, shopfronts and beach](images/coney-island-new-york-34.jpg)
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