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| 1914 |
George C. Tilyou dies. |
| 1916 |
Nathan Handwerker opens Nathan's Hot Dogs at Coney Island. |
| 1919 |
Frederic Thompson dies. |
| 1920 |
The Wonder Wheel, a 150 foot tall ferris wheel, opens at Coney Island.
A subway line running from Manhattan to Coney Island is completed. |
| 1923 |
The Riegelmann Boardwalk is built. |
| 1927 |
 The Cyclone roller coaster begins operation. |
| 1940 |
The Parachute Tower is moved from the 1939 World's Fair to Steeplecase Park. |
| 1946 |
Luna Park closes. |
| 1962 |
Astroland USA opens at Coney Island. The amusement park is still in business today. |
| 1964 |
 Steeplechase Park closes |
| 1981 |
Dick Zigun organizes Coney Island USA. |
| 1983 |
Coney Island holds the first annual Mermaid Parade on Riegelmann Boardwalk. |
| 1985 |
Coney Island USA opens Sideshows by the Seashore, now reportedly the only "10-in-1" sideshow operating in North America. |
