ACE ROLLER COASTER LANDMARK The American Coaster Enthusiasts recognize Cyclone as an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark, a designation reserved for rides of historic significance. With a demand for...
THE CYCLONE 1.17 ACRES This parkland, located on Surf Avenue and 10th Street, is named for the Cyclone roller coaster, one of Coney Island's most famous attractions. Covering 2,640 feet of...
NYC BEACHES Coney Island Pat Auletta Steeplechase Pier The Tilyou family opened Steeplechase Park in 1897, marking the beginning of Coney Island's reputation as the "Nation's Playground" and...
HIGH WATER MARK 5.0 FEET October 29, 2012 ON THIS DAY, HURRICANE SANDY BROUGHT A STORM SURGE OF 5 FEET TO THIS LOCATION AS INDICATED BY THE RED LINE BELOW. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HURRICANES...
THE JACKIE ROBINSON & PEE WEE REESE MONUMENT DONORS BANK OF AMERICA • BLOOMBERG • BROOKLYN BREWERY • BRYAN CAVE • BOB DALY • FOREST CITY RATNER COMPANIES • THEODORE J. FORSTMANN • JAMES F. GILL •...
GAY 90'S PIZZERIA HERE STANDS ONE OF THE FIRST COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS IN PLEASANTON, POSSIBLY AS OLD AS 1864. ORIGINALLY A GENERAL STORE, THIS BUILDING HAS BEEN A BAR, BROTHEL, BANK AND UNOFFICIAL...
It was from this section corner on the morning of Sept. 19, 1844 that a U.S. Government survey party set forth to the south as the original survey of Upper Michigan. The party was under the charge...