About This Item

  • Title[Coney Island boardwalk opening]
  • Call NumberRUTT_0292
  • Cite AsEdgar E. Rutter photograph collection, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • SummaryExterior view of a large group of people standing on the Coney Island boardwalk at its opening ceremonies. Image includes Brooklyn Borough President Riegelmann and several cabinet officials.
  • Date1922
  • Formatstill image
  • Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Genregelatin silver printsphotographic prints
  • NoteDate inscribed on recto: 12/24/22. Title from inscription on recto: supplied partially by cataloger.
  • CreatorRutter, Edgar E., 1883-1956 [photographer]
  • SubjectBoardwalks -- New York (State) -- New York ; Crowds -- New York (State) -- New York
  • CollectionEdgar E. Rutter photograph collection
  • Finding AidView the finding aid
  • PlaceBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.)Coney Island (New York, N.Y.)
  • RightsThis work is in the Public Domain. The Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library can provide a copy of this work free of charge.