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Aug 18, 2019 10:20:37   #
Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
Very good series, love the architecture.

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Aug 18, 2019 10:26:41   #
repleo Loc: Boston
 
jbk224 wrote:
Everyone thinks that Coney Island is all about the boardwalk, beach, amusements, people, and Nathan's. And everyone is basically right. Then, on a recent trip with friends, I walked a little further down the boardwalk than usual. And I found the former Child's Restaurant building (1923)-landmarked in 2003; and renovated and restored in 2016 as Ford Amphitheater. Child's was the largest restaurant chain in the early 20th century (107 locations in 29 cities), serving fair priced meals to the inner city working people. This building features some of the first polychrome terracotta reliefs in bright colors and thematic of the environment. I hope you enjoy this restrospective.
Z6 with 24-70 f/4 + 14-30 f/4
Everyone thinks that Coney Island is all about the... (show quote)


Great set of a great building. Thanks for posting.

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Aug 18, 2019 10:55:58   #
jbk224 Loc: Long Island, NY
 
Thanks to all for your positive feedback. I'm thinking of posting some actual Coney Island images...

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Aug 18, 2019 12:01:30   #
Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida
 
Many thanks for showing me this fabulous restaurant. Priceless History there.

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Aug 18, 2019 15:23:38   #
jpgto Loc: North East Tennessee
 
Awesome series of photos.

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Aug 18, 2019 16:40:33   #
jbk224 Loc: Long Island, NY
 
Blair+JP...thanks.

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Aug 18, 2019 17:54:18   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
Nice tour. Thanks.
--Bob
jbk224 wrote:
Everyone thinks that Coney Island is all about the boardwalk, beach, amusements, people, and Nathan's. And everyone is basically right. Then, on a recent trip with friends, I walked a little further down the boardwalk than usual. And I found the former Child's Restaurant building (1923)-landmarked in 2003; and renovated and restored in 2016 as Ford Amphitheater. Child's was the largest restaurant chain in the early 20th century (107 locations in 29 cities), serving fair priced meals to the inner city working people. This building features some of the first polychrome terracotta reliefs in bright colors and thematic of the environment. I hope you enjoy this restrospective.
Z6 with 24-70 f/4 + 14-30 f/4
Everyone thinks that Coney Island is all about the... (show quote)

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Aug 18, 2019 20:55:53   #
Bluefish Loc: Berks County, PA
 
Supercool. Thanks for sharing.

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Aug 18, 2019 21:17:46   #
BlueMorel Loc: Southwest Michigan
 
FL Streetrodder wrote:
Refreshing to see that this building was saved and seemingly restored to its once great appearance! Not the image of Coney island that most of us perceive!


Ditto! And thank you for showing us!

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Aug 18, 2019 21:20:36   #
jbk224 Loc: Long Island, NY
 
BlueMorel wrote:
Ditto! And thank you for showing us!


Thanks Bob and Blues.

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Aug 19, 2019 00:58:53   #
Vince68 Loc: Wappingers Falls, NY
 
Very nice set.

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Aug 19, 2019 08:11:51   #
jbk224 Loc: Long Island, NY
 
Thanks Vince.

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Aug 19, 2019 09:39:29   #
James Van Ells
 
Very nice set, thanks for looking a bit beyond the usual.

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