About This Item


  • Title[Coney Island boardwalk]
  • Call NumberRUTT_0278
  • Cite AsEdgar E. Rutter photograph collection, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • SummaryExterior view of a portion of Coney Island boardwalk with Kensington Hotel and Irving Baths, both seemingly abandoned, in the background. Image also shows a roller coaster in the background. Inscription on recto: "Looking N. E. from boardwalk near W. 16 St., showing present character of buildings."
  • Date1922
  • Formatstill image
  • Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Genregelatin silver printsphotographic prints
  • NoteDate inscribed on recto: 12/6/22. Title from inscription on recto; supplied partially by cataloger.
  • CreatorRutter, Edgar E., 1883-1956 [photographer]
  • SubjectAmusement parks -- New York (State) -- New York ; Amusement rides -- New York (State) -- New York ; Boardwalks -- New York (State) -- New York ; Hotels -- New York (State) -- New York
  • CollectionEdgar E. Rutter photograph collection
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  • 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.