Coney Island Roller Skating Rink, 503-511 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Coney Island Roller Rink was at Coney Island, a famous amusement theme park for residents of Greater New York City. Coney Island amusement parks began in 19th Century according to Wikipedia. It sits in southern most part of Brooklyn. Coney Island was and still is well known entertainment section of New York City. Amusement parks. Yes, more than one amusement parks. Currently just two parks. But at the time, there were several Coney Island rinks including Coney Island, Dreamland, Luna Park, and Steeplechase, and Sea Beach Palace, and among others.
Coney Island Roller Skating Rink was in the Culver Building at 503-511 Surf Avenue on the North side of the street where Brightwaters Towers are located today, which is in front of West 5th Avenue. The rink was in quite fancy facility in 1930s and 1940s when it was running as a rink in a former train terminal that was converted to the rink. The appearance as it was common in 19th Century and early 20th Century. The interior looked quite unique of its time. All steel structure, much glass to bring in natural light, and narrow rink with stadium-like benches to watch skaters. The illustration which must be captured by the artist drawing that rink saw how disorganized skaters went. Some were in couple skating, dance skating, and some skated in opposite direction! The rink closed sometime in late 1940s and finally demolished in 1960 to make away for those twin apartment buildings, the Brightwaters Towers.
Not much information regarding Coney Island Roller Rink because history on the net seemly to be focusing on amusement parks and developments.
Rink Size: N/A Floor: N/A (drawing showed it looks like concrete floor but not sure).
Floor Layout: N/A
Building Size: N/A Built: Pre-1920s.
Type of Building: Free Span Steel Brick Unique Building. (Former rail station)
Roof: Gable with some towers on each end.
Acres: N/A
Operations: c. 1930s to c. 1940s
Reason for Closure: N/A
Wanted: Any actual photos of interior of facility where the rink was. That would be helpful.
Sources: Coney Island History
© 2019 - 2020 Dead Rinks. All Rights Reserved.
Coney Island Roller Rink was at Coney Island, a famous amusement theme park for residents of Greater New York City. Coney Island amusement parks began in 19th Century according to Wikipedia. It sits in southern most part of Brooklyn. Coney Island was and still is well known entertainment section of New York City. Amusement parks. Yes, more than one amusement parks. Currently just two parks. But at the time, there were several Coney Island rinks including Coney Island, Dreamland, Luna Park, and Steeplechase, and Sea Beach Palace, and among others.
Coney Island Roller Skating Rink was in the Culver Building at 503-511 Surf Avenue on the North side of the street where Brightwaters Towers are located today, which is in front of West 5th Avenue. The rink was in quite fancy facility in 1930s and 1940s when it was running as a rink in a former train terminal that was converted to the rink. The appearance as it was common in 19th Century and early 20th Century. The interior looked quite unique of its time. All steel structure, much glass to bring in natural light, and narrow rink with stadium-like benches to watch skaters. The illustration which must be captured by the artist drawing that rink saw how disorganized skaters went. Some were in couple skating, dance skating, and some skated in opposite direction! The rink closed sometime in late 1940s and finally demolished in 1960 to make away for those twin apartment buildings, the Brightwaters Towers.
Not much information regarding Coney Island Roller Rink because history on the net seemly to be focusing on amusement parks and developments.
Rink Size: N/A Floor: N/A (drawing showed it looks like concrete floor but not sure).
Floor Layout: N/A
Building Size: N/A Built: Pre-1920s.
Type of Building: Free Span Steel Brick Unique Building. (Former rail station)
Roof: Gable with some towers on each end.
Acres: N/A
Operations: c. 1930s to c. 1940s
Reason for Closure: N/A
Wanted: Any actual photos of interior of facility where the rink was. That would be helpful.
Sources: Coney Island History
© 2019 - 2020 Dead Rinks. All Rights Reserved.