Astroland

1000 Surf Avenue, Coney Island, Brooklyn
New York New York
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First opened in 1962, Astroland covers 3.1 acres on Coney Island.
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Landmark Trivia

  • Coney Island Park will replace Astroland beginning 2011.
  • Local legend has it that restaurateur Charles Feltman invented the hot dog there in 1874.
  • On July 12, 1975 an early morning fire wiped out much of the park but they were able to rebuild.

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