11 vintage photos of Coney Island, the world-famous theme park that opens for the summer season this weekend

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A view of the crowds at Coney Island on a summer day in 1957.

For over a century, Coney Island has been attracting New Yorkers and tourists alike to its sandy beaches, fun carnival foods, and amusement rides.

Coney Island opened with just one roller coaster in 1895, and by 1904 had three amusement areas with many different rides: Dreamland, Luna Park, and Steeplechase Park.

When the New York subway was built in 1920, Coney Island became a place that people of all races and social status could visit, which upset the crowd of wealthy people who were previously known to migrate to that area.

Coney Island's amusement park officially reopens for the season on Saturday, March 26.

Over the years, Coney Island has undergone many changes, yet it still remains a popular place for tourists and locals. Below, see vintage photos of the popular amusement park.