150 Years of Coney Island Thrills in Photos | Atlas Obscura

150 Years of ConeConey Island has long been an accessible, one-day vacation for New Yorkers wanting to escape the heat. The first amusement ride was built in 1876 and from that time until World War II, Coney Island was the largest amusement area in the United States. It evokes long days at the beach, gaudy fun fairs and nostalgia.y Island Thrills in Photos | Atlas Obscura