Part 3

by Takeshi Yamada

I believe that Coney Island Beach has always been the greatest beach in New York City. Things that humans created such as buildings, stores, shops, theaters, and towers have come and gone. People themselves have come and gone. Nevertheless this sublime beach has been here always. It was this glorious beach, which inspired people to build the greatest city of the entertainment industry which was once much bigger than Hollywood, Six Flags, and Disney World all combined right here at the Coney Island, less than a century ago.

The Life Guard. They are bright, sharp, cool and paid. They got the best view at the best beach in the whole wide New York City! (July 22, 2007)

Coney Island Beach seen from the pier. The beach has been cleaned by sanitation trucks every early morning around the sunrise. Unlike the rest of the New York City, somehow, for unknown magical reason, the city is really serious about making this beach truly clean and nice during the beach season. The sand is very nice, too! Our tax money at work! (July 22, 2007)

Coney Island Beach, Comfort Center (with bathrooms, finally built in 2 years ago), board walk stores, Deno’s Wonder Wheel, Astroland Tower, Cyclone Roller Coaster, multiple high rise apartments seen from the pier. (July 22, 2007)

Parachute Jump Tower (often referred to as Brooklyn's Eiffel Tower), pier, Coney Island Beach, Abe Stark Sports Center, high rise apartments seen from the end of the pier. In 1980, the 262-foot-high Parachute Jump was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and in 1989, New York once again recognized it as a city landmark. (July 22, 2007)

Coney Island Beach, Parachute Jump Tower, pier and high rise apartments. (Day) (July 22, 2007)

Coney Island Beach, Parachute Jump Tower, pier and high rise apartments. (Evening) (July 22, 2007)

For years, there has been a rumor that all the current out-dated amusement parks will be demolished soon for making a space for beachfront fancy high rise condominiums and smaller amusement parks by big real estate developers here in Coney Island. Now, people started seeing the demolition of the Astroland Amusement Park. A poster shown above is trying to give empty comfort to visitors and locals: Coney Island Beach will still stay here --- be happy --- don’t worry --- EVEN all the amusement parks, thrill rides, and local stores here were completely demolished.  

Takeshi Yamada, Sea Rabbit (“Seara”), and the mermaid at the Coney Island Beach. (August 13, 2007)

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