Coney was at its peak during the years that the three major amusement parks dominated the scene. It was the major tourist destination in America, whereas, it has its declination during the 60s and 70s。
John Kasson has stated that Coney Island in this time period was a reflection of the major changes in America during that time. This included the cultural changes and advances, the breakthroughs for women during this time, and the unity that America was capable of reaching. The activities including bathing, dancing, vaudeville and circus acts, mechanical rides, and exotic attractions all contributed to this. Coney Island was now becoming a symbol fun, mischief and the significant changes America was undergoing.
Although Coney Island continued to be a major amusement area, and its beach often attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors a day through at least the 1950s, it has never regained the glory of its golden years.
John Kasson has stated that Coney Island in this time period was a reflection of the major changes in America during that time. This included the cultural changes and advances, the breakthroughs for women during this time, and the unity that America was capable of reaching. The activities including bathing, dancing, vaudeville and circus acts, mechanical rides, and exotic attractions all contributed to this. Coney Island was now becoming a symbol fun, mischief and the significant changes America was undergoing.
Although Coney Island continued to be a major amusement area, and its beach often attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors a day through at least the 1950s, it has never regained the glory of its golden years.