Coney Island in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Air Race
Photographed by George Cortιs, September 1, 2024
1. Air Race Marker
Gianbattista Zambelli
Engineer who created many of
Zamperla's most innovative rides
Sondrio January 26, 1958
Vecenza May 22, 2010
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is January 26, 1958.
Location. 40° 34.424′ N, 73° 58.814′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is on Coney Island. It can be reached from Riegelmann Boardwalk west of West 12th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11224, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tilt-A-Whirl (within shouting distance of this marker); Boat Ride (within shouting distance of this marker); Carousel (within shouting distance of this marker); Sky Fighter (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Deno's Sweet Shoppe (about 300 feet away); Fire Engines (about 300 feet away); Wonder Wheel (about 400 feet away); Cyclone (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Other markers no longer nearby. New York Aquarium 2017 Mural Competition / Danielle Mastrion (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed); New York Aquarium 2017 Mural Competition / Artist: Sheena Wong Shue
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Photographed by George Cortιs, September 1, 2024
2. The Air Race Ride
Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2024, by George Cortιs of Arlington, Virginia. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2024, by George Cortιs of Arlington, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
