Coney Island History Project
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Coney Island History Project
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The Coney Island History Project is a not-for-profit founded in 2004. Oral history archive, podcast, online events, exhibit center on W 12 St near the Boardwalk in Brooklyn, New York https://www.coneyislandhistory.org
NEW in our oral history archive: Randy Profeta, great grandson of Coney Island sign painter Harry Wildman (1875-1930), who created the logo for Nathan's when it opened in 1916. Recorded for the Coney Island History Project by @triciavita.bsky.social. www.coneyislandhistory.org/oral-history...
July 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
View multiple versions of Steeplechase Park's quirky trademark, the grinning 'Funny Face,' at the Coney Island History Project's free exhibition center. We have an original Steeplechase horse too! Located on W 12 St at the entrance to Deno's Wonder Wheel, we're open weekends and holidays, 1-7 PM.
July 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Cy the Cyclops 👁️ can't wait to see everyone again at the Coney Island History Project! Our free exhibition center opens Memorial Day Weekend with two new exhibits. Hours are 1:00 PM-7:00 PM, Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays thru Sept 1. www.coneyislandhistory.org
May 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM