There’s no question that New York’s Coney Island is an utterly outrageous place; it’s most known for its freak shows, retro roller coasters, annual hot dog eating contest, and start-of-summer mermaid parade… and that’s all just the tip of the iceberg. It’s hard to believe it, but the wacky Brooklyn neighbourhood today is nothing compared to what it once was. Back at the turn of the century, it was a cloud cuckoo land of bright electric lights, thrilling (and dangerous) rides, flashy shows, and other amusements that were simultaneously enchanting and completely bizarre.
