I just read on the New York Times that Astroland has been physically dismantled.
Astroland closed last year. The Albert family, which opened the park in 1962, still owns the fixtures but not the land, which it sold. Now, the property must be vacated. It is subject to a rezoning measure and may eventually be redeveloped by Thor Equities, though probably not in the foreseeable future.Rest In Peace, Astroland.
- Blasting Off From the Coney Island Boardwalk, David W. Dunlap and Ann Farmer, City Room, New York Times
Rot In Hell, Thor Equities.
Here are some of my images of Coney Island in recent years.
Rides
Characters
Gay Pirate
Feed Me
Scary disco clown
Disturbingly racist bee
The End
Sunset
"The Future of Coney Island"
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Links
Astroland Rocket Takes Off From Coney Island, Kinetic Carnival, 2009-01-06Astroland Rocket from inside Astroland, Gowanus Lounge, 2009-01-08
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