"From the late 1870s to the 1900s, Coney Island was mainly a luxury beach resort for the upper-middle class and the wealthy. By the early 1900s, the area featured many developing amusement parks, novel rides and exciting shows, attracting tourists. In 1919, the development of the subway system and the opening of the Coney Island-Stillwell stop made Coney Island accessible to all New Yorkers regardless of economic status, drawing in massive crowds- officially ushering in a 'golden' era of Coney Island."
"Unfortunately, this period would not last. The area was relentlessly ravaged by fires, and most of the amusement parks had sections that burnt down entirely, which were too costly to rebuild. Furthermore, most of the parks struggled to stay open through the Great Depression and the aftermath of World War II. Rides were demolished and abandoned, and most of the area was converted to residential. The amusement district still remains, although it is at a fraction of what it once was."
Coney Island, at Brooklyn's southern tip, developed from a luxury beach resort in the late 19th century into a popular amusement destination by the early 1900s. The 1919 subway development and the Coney Island–Stillwell stop made the area accessible to all New Yorkers, ushering in a golden era that produced attractions such as the Cyclone, the Wonder Wheel and the B&B Carrousel. Coney Island became iconic in books, film and music, including renewed interest in 'Coney Island Baby' through a TikTok trend. Repeated fires, the Great Depression and World War II led to demolition and residential conversion, leaving a reduced amusement district. In 2010, Luna Park opened in honor of the original park, restoring many rides.
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