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Lights out for Astroland
Posted in Travel Stories by traveler on September 8th, 2008
There’s going to be a little less sparkle on legendary Coney Island as the lights go out on the landmark ’space-age’ Astroland amusement park A breakdown in negotiations between owner and developer, and the place that wrote the book on gritty charm falls by the wayside.
‘This is a tragic loss for the City of New York and visitors around the world,’ said Carol Alber, the co-owner and operator of Astroland. It’s pretty heart-breaking to see such irreplaceable heritage so easily trashed. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Relive Coney Island glories through these photo galleries. Or post a comment and share your memories of Astroland - your laughter, your tears, your hot-dog puke after a Top Spin.
- Dee Dee Luxe
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