The following
photograph rich
article features scenes that Takeshi Yamada sees
when he goes to shop for groceries in Coney Island area of
Brooklyn, New York. All the photographs featured here were taken
by Yamada unless noted. For years numerous films, TV news
segments, DVD, and Youtube clips produced in American and Canada
have featured the eccentric life of Yamada in Coney Island. This
manuscript was produced by Dr. Eriko N. Bond, noted art critic
and book author in New York City, as told by Yamada.
JOURNEY TO THE GROCERY STORE
Coney Island,
summer 2007
By Takeshi Yamada
and Dr. Eriko N. Bond
Part 2
Luna Park amusement
park (lost). Mural 4 of 8. (September 9, 2007)
An antique postcard
featuring the Luna Park
(1907-1913) in Coney Island.
The Brooklyn
Landmark the Parachute Jump Tower. (The actual Parachute Jump
Tower is only 15 minutes walking distance from Yamada’s house.)
Mural 5 of 8. (September 9, 2007)
There are no
artworks of Neptune on Neptune Avenue in Coney Island. There are
also not many artworks of mermaids on Neptune Avenue in Coney
Island (sadly). This large swimming mermaid wears a bikini top
for modesty. Mural 6 of 8. (September 9, 2007)
“Coney Island”.
Mural 7 of 8. (September 9, 2007)
An inside view of
the shop shown above. Mural 8 of 8. The ‘funny-faced guy’ is the
symbol for the old Steeplechase Amusement Park. This mural also
features images of the Cyclone roller coaster, the Wonder Wheel,
thrill rides, and the Astroland Tower. (September 5, 2007)
Incidentally, a giant liquor mart store was opened last year
adjacent to this place.
An old Steeplechase
Park Ticket with punches for each ride on the attraction. The
Joker-like face was the original logo for Geo. C. Tilyou's
Steeplechase Park: " Steeplechase - The Funny Place."
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Antique postcard
featuring Steeplechase Amusement Park
(1897 - 1964) in Coney
Island.
Street
signs point to the various area attractions ahead; New York
Aquarium, Amusement Parks, and Keyspan Park (the baseball
stadium for the minor league Brooklyn Cyclone). They are all
within walking distance.
Corner of Neptune
Avenue and Cropsey Avenue. Two big gas stations are located at
this corner. (September 5, 2007)
