Coney Island in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fire Engines
Coney Island Classic
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W.F. Mangels Co. Coney Island, New York
circa 1950s
Erected by Deno's Wonder Wheel Park. (Marker Number 9.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 40° 34.407′ 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. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1027-1043 Riegelmann Boardwalk, 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: Deno's Sweet Shoppe (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 500 feet away but has
this page online
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 1, 2024
3. Inscription on the car
The inscription indicates that these cars are the original from when the ride was installed in the 1950s.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
