About This Item


  • Title[Coney Island boardwalk]
  • Call NumberRUTT_0275
  • Cite AsEdgar E. Rutter photograph collection, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • SummaryExterior view of a section of Coney Island boardwalk with a portion of the amusement park in the background. Image includes a building with sign, "Cox's Hotel & Baths. Basket Parties Welcome." Inscription on recto: Looking N. E. from boardwalk, ft. W.13 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 ; Signs and signboards -- 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.