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a drawing of people standing in front of a restaurant with a ferris wheel behind it

One of the absolute treasures in Brooklyn is Coney Island. It is an incredible feast for the senses with the foods, amusements, the beach, noises, the colors, and people, people and more people. My friend, Susan has been there to sketch several times and each time I missed going. We trecked out there by train and met another friend for the day. No trip to Coney Island is complete without a visit to Nathans which is known for their hot dogs, fried clams and fries. I skipped the hot dogs but…

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an old black and white photo of people in front of cyclone amusement park, ca 1900's

On June 16, 1884, the first roller coaster in America opens at Coney Island, in Brooklyn, New York. Known as a switchback railway, it was the brainchild of LaMarcus Thompson, traveled approximately six miles per hour and cost a nickel to ride. The new entertainment was an instant success and by the turn of the…

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this is an image of a painting of people on the beach in front of a roller coaster

Tremendous example of American Folk Art - "Worker’s Holiday" at Coney Island. Folk artist is Ralph Fasanella (1914–1997). His interpretation of New York City in the mid-60's. Shown cropped for Pinterest's vertical format, art is dated 1965 and an acquisition of the American Folk Art Museum.

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there is a sign that says coney island museum

I recently attended an all day sketching event with the NYC Urban Sketchers. We started our day at The Coney Island Museum. I had never heard of the museum and I was so glad to have the opportunity to explore it. Our tour guide for the museum (and the day) was Coney Island resident artist and lifelong Coney Island resident, Marie Roberts. Marie was an *amazing* tour guide. She knows so much about everything Coney Island. It was inspiring! And her art is wonderful! She painted most of the…

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