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Daily Trivia

How big was Coney Island?

on Jan 25, 2024

During first half of the twentieth century, New York's Coney Island was considered the world’s largest and premier amusement area. It was a popular beach resort that provided thrilling entertainment and amusement park rides to the millions of residents of New York City. Coney Island featured three huge amusement parks: Luna Park, Steeplechase, and Dreamland.

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