Coney Island in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Deno's Sweet Shoppe

Coney Island Classic

— Deno's Wonder Wheel Park History Tour —

Deno's Sweet Shoppe Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 1, 2024

1. Deno's Sweet Shoppe Marker

Inscription.
Deno's Wonder Wheel Park began with this small hot dog trailer installed at Ward's Kiddie Park. Manufactured by Waymatic Inc.
Manufactured by Waymatic Inc.
1970

Erected by Deno's Wonder Wheel Park History Tour. (Marker Number 8.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.

Location. 40° 34.408′ N, 73° 58.758′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is on Coney Island. It can be reached from Riegelmann Boardwalk east of West 12th Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is on the grounds of Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park. 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

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in North America

and the Western World.

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

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distance of this marker: Fire Engines (here, next to this marker); Sky Fighter (a few steps from this marker); Boat Ride (a few steps from this marker); Carousel (a few steps from this marker); Tilt-A-Whirl (within shouting distance of this marker); Wonder Wheel (within shouting distance of this marker); Air Race (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 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 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); New York Aquarium 2017 Mural Competition / Artist: Sheena Wong Shue (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); New York Aquarium 2017 Mural Competition / Thomas Manco (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Deno's Sweet Shoppe image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 1, 2024

2. Deno's Sweet Shoppe

Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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