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Coney Island

Date: 1969
Description: The Thunderbolt Roller Coaster at Coney Island.
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Playland -- The Bathing Beach

Date: 1928
Description: People sunbathe on the beach at Playland while others swim in the surf. A turreted building decorated with flags is in the background. Caption reads: "The...
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Kiddyland at Playland

Date: 1928
Description: Elevated view of Kiddyland at Playland. The area features miniature amusement park rides for smaller children, including a miniature Ferris wheel and a boa...
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Arms Sisters at Peppermint Park

Date: 06 1961
Description: Mamie and Rita Arms, daughters of Lewis Arms, sharing a midway ride at Peppermint Park.
Postcard

The Chutes at Wonderland, Milwaukee by Moonlight

Date: 1905
Description: Postcard showing a waterslide into a pool by moonlight. People are riding a raft or boat down the slide. Behind the slide is a boardwalk with buildings. Po...
Postcard

The Pike, "Wonderland" Milwaukee

Date: 1906
Description: Tinted postcard showing crowds of people standing in and near shops. Behind the shops is a roller coaster. Caption reads: "The Pike, 'Wonderland' Milwaukee...
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Miskego [Muskego] Beach

Date: 07 20 1925
Description: View towards groups of people riding in carts as part of an amusement park ride. Two boys in the foreground are standing and watching at the perimeter of t...

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