Vintage photos from the Coney Island of yesteryear

New York's quirky summer hotspot evolved over the years from a wealthy resort to "The People's Playground"

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Vacationers on a fairground ride at Coney Island.
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(Image credit: Visitors outside of the entrance of Luna Park.)

(Image credit: Visitors enjoy the beach.)

(Image credit: Beachgoers walk around the waterways and gondolas.)

(Image credit: Children ride goat-drawn carriages.)

(Image credit: People ride the Helter Skelter slide in Luna Park.)

(Image credit: A stereographic image of bathers at Coney Island.)

(Image credit: A crowd at Nathan's hot dog stand.)

(Image credit: Newsboys shoot in a carnival game.)

(Image credit: Women compete in the Miss Venus Competition.)

(Image credit: Riders ascend the Steeplechase.)

(Image credit: Coast Guard members and their girlfriends enjoy the beach.)

(Image credit: Vacationers enjoy the high swings.)

(Image credit: The beach and boardwalk.)

Lauren Hansen
Lauren Hansen

Lauren Hansen produces The Week’s podcasts and videos and edits the photo blog, Captured. She also manages the production of the magazine's iPad app. A graduate of Kenyon College and Northwestern University, she previously worked at the BBC and Frontline. She knows a thing or two about pretty pictures and cute puppies, both of which she tweets about @mylaurenhansen.