Step into the twisted past of Coney Island, New York, as we uncover the shocking corruption and fascinating tales that have plagued this legendary amusement hub for centuries. From its early beginnings under Native American control to its rise as a playground for thrill-seekers, this video delves deep into the dark underbelly of Coney Island's history.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introducing Coney Island, New York
00:31 - Coney Island under Native American control
00:51 - The early development of Coney Island
03:11 - Coney Island’s corrupt Politician (John 'Boss' McKane)
05:37 - Sea Lion Park
06:58 - Paul Boyton’s Water Chutes
05:15 - Coney Island’s Insanely corrupt property laws
06:28 - The Downfall John 'Boss' McKane
07:13 - The Rise of Coney Island Rollercoasters | The Fearless Frogman
08:34 - Paul Boyton’s Water Chutes | Coney Island’s First amusement park
09:05 - The Flip-Flap Railway - The First Looping Rollercoaster
10:07 - The Grand opening of Paul Boyton’s Water Chutes
12:02 - Steeple Chase Amusement Park
13:19 - Why Coney Island is not an island
13:40 - How Steeple Chase Park transformed the amusement park industry
14:23 - Luna Park (formerly Astroland)
15:06 - Why Coney Island amusement parks don’t last
15:47 - When Astro Tower almost collapsed
17:11 - Coney Island during the global shutdown
18:12 - Coney Island in the modern day
via It's History, It's History
Matt Coneybeare
Editor in Chief
Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.
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