Coney Island: The Decline & Death of an American Icon

by Michael Malott

Coney Island has long been an icon of American amusement. For years, Coney Island was ahead of its time and hundreds of thousands flocked to the beachside retreat annually. But the area and parks began a great decline which lasted for decades and introduced gangs, crime, and neighboring housing projects. Buildings became vacant or decayed to a state that their only recourse was to be torn down. However, much of the gritty, seedy character of Coney...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 145633820X
• ISBN13: 9781456338206
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"