There’s A Reason They Used To Write Songs About It
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So many old songs not only have a romantic view of New York City’s iconic Coney Island entertainment district but position it as a place where literal romance is found. Nowadays, a look at the place may make that hard to believe, as it has a distinctly run-down atmosphere.
However, photos like this show that wasn’t always the case. Its bustling beach was crowded with people and their parasols and the tower in the background seemed so much shinier and newer back then.