Today, visitors can still enjoy a number of rides, walk along the boardwalk, and take a swim in the Atlantic Ocean.
Frozen custard was invented in Coney Island when ice cream vendors Archie and Elton Kohr found a way to make ice cream stay cold for a longer period of time.
Source: Frozen Kuhsterd
Coney Island is also home to many popular food locations, like Nathan's Famous, which opened its first location in Coney Island in 1916.
The Wonder Wheel is the oldest ride in the area. It has been operating since 1918 and is now known as a National Historic Landmark.
Source: Luna Park
The beach has always been a place where people flock to during the hot summer days. Here's a scene of a particularly crowded day in August 1948.
Many of the roller coasters that were burned down now have newer versions — such as the Thunderbolt, which was originally built in the 1920s and reinvented in 2014.
None of the three original amusement areas are currently there, thanks to several fires and closures. A newer version of Luna Park opened up in 2010.
The amusement areas at Coney Island — Dreamland, Luna Park, and Steeplechase Park — made it the largest amusement area in the nation from the end of the 19th century through World War II.
The boardwalk was built to accommodate visitors in 1926. On some days, the park was so packed that there were no places to sit — even on the sand.
Source: Luna Park
