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- Coney Island, New York, circa 1905 - From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the world's major image publishers. Its wide-ranging stock of original photographs included scenes from around the globe. Coney Island had been a popular seaside getaway for New Yorkers since the 1850s. About 1900, it became home to three of America's first true amusement parks: Steeplechase Park, Luna Park, and Dreamland.
- circa 1905
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Coney Island, New York, circa 1905
From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the world's major image publishers. Its wide-ranging stock of original photographs included scenes from around the globe. Coney Island had been a popular seaside getaway for New Yorkers since the 1850s. About 1900, it became home to three of America's first true amusement parks: Steeplechase Park, Luna Park, and Dreamland.
- People on Pier at Flushing Bay, 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <em>New York Herald</em>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives. Her sensitive, insightful photographs depict people from all walks of life and the world in which they lived.
- 1890-1915
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People on Pier at Flushing Bay, 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives. Her sensitive, insightful photographs depict people from all walks of life and the world in which they lived.
- Bathing Beach and Amusement Park, Long Beach, California, August 1910 -
- August 01, 1910
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Bathing Beach and Amusement Park, Long Beach, California, August 1910
- Magic Skyway Ride, Ford Pavilion, New York World's Fair, 1964-1965 - For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Youngsters could pretend they were driving, but the cars moved along a fixed track.
- 1964-1965
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Magic Skyway Ride, Ford Pavilion, New York World's Fair, 1964-1965
For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Youngsters could pretend they were driving, but the cars moved along a fixed track.
- Coney Island, New York, circa 1905 - From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the world's major image publishers. Its wide-ranging stock of original photographs included scenes from around the globe. Coney Island had been a popular seaside getaway for New Yorkers since the 1850s. About 1900, it became home to three of America's first true amusement parks: Steeplechase Park, Luna Park, and Dreamland.
- circa 1905
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Coney Island, New York, circa 1905
From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the world's major image publishers. Its wide-ranging stock of original photographs included scenes from around the globe. Coney Island had been a popular seaside getaway for New Yorkers since the 1850s. About 1900, it became home to three of America's first true amusement parks: Steeplechase Park, Luna Park, and Dreamland.
- Pennant, "Land of Make-Believe, Upper Jay, N.Y.," 1975 - After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. New attractions vied for the attention of passing auto tourists. Arto Monaco, a toy maker, set designer and animator, created The Land of Makebelieve. The park opened in 1954 in the Adirondacks, a popular vacation destination in upstate New York.
- 1975
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Pennant, "Land of Make-Believe, Upper Jay, N.Y.," 1975
After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. New attractions vied for the attention of passing auto tourists. Arto Monaco, a toy maker, set designer and animator, created The Land of Makebelieve. The park opened in 1954 in the Adirondacks, a popular vacation destination in upstate New York.
- Pennant, "Santa's Land," 1957-1965 - After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. New attractions vied for the attention of passing auto tourists. Santa's Land opened in 1957 in Putney, Vermont. It was one of many Santa-themed attractions scattered throughout the United States.
- 1957-1965
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Pennant, "Santa's Land," 1957-1965
After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. New attractions vied for the attention of passing auto tourists. Santa's Land opened in 1957 in Putney, Vermont. It was one of many Santa-themed attractions scattered throughout the United States.
- Memo from Ford Product Engineering Office regarding Cars Used in Magic Skyway at New York World's Fair, November 1965 - Ford officially unveiled the Mustang at the New York World's Fair on April 17, 1964. Twelve Mustangs were among the specially modified cars that carried fair visitors on Ford's Magic Skyway ride. The attraction, designed by Disney, transported riders past animated dioramas depicting historical scenes from the dinosaurs to the Space Age.
- November 01, 1965
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Memo from Ford Product Engineering Office regarding Cars Used in Magic Skyway at New York World's Fair, November 1965
Ford officially unveiled the Mustang at the New York World's Fair on April 17, 1964. Twelve Mustangs were among the specially modified cars that carried fair visitors on Ford's Magic Skyway ride. The attraction, designed by Disney, transported riders past animated dioramas depicting historical scenes from the dinosaurs to the Space Age.
- Howdy Doody in Funland, 1953 - Little Golden Books have provided high-quality, colorful, and affordable books for children since 1942. The books contain a range of children's stories from fairy tales and nursery rhymes to stories about nature and science. Some even featured characters from film and television. Howdy Doody, a popular children's television character from the 1940s and 50s, appeared in this Little Golden Book from 1953.
- 1953
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Howdy Doody in Funland, 1953
Little Golden Books have provided high-quality, colorful, and affordable books for children since 1942. The books contain a range of children's stories from fairy tales and nursery rhymes to stories about nature and science. Some even featured characters from film and television. Howdy Doody, a popular children's television character from the 1940s and 50s, appeared in this Little Golden Book from 1953.
- Queue for the Ford Wonder Rotunda and "Magic Skyway" Ride at the New York World's Fair, 1964-1965 - Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design exhibits for its pavilion at the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. Visitors waited in long lines for this "unique and memorable entertainment adventure." Once inside, fairgoers encountered displays focusing on Ford's history, global influence, and current products. The highlight was the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show.
- 1964-1965
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Queue for the Ford Wonder Rotunda and "Magic Skyway" Ride at the New York World's Fair, 1964-1965
Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design exhibits for its pavilion at the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. Visitors waited in long lines for this "unique and memorable entertainment adventure." Once inside, fairgoers encountered displays focusing on Ford's history, global influence, and current products. The highlight was the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show.