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Postcard of Luna Park at Night. ca. 1913, Surf Avenue at night is illuminated with 1, 000, 000 electric lights and is the most brilliantly lighted thoroughfare in the world. It is crowded with merry-makers and revelers until midnight. This view shows the entrance to Luna Park, which is Coney Islands greatest amusement resort
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Postcard of Luna Park at Night. ca. 1913, Surf Avenue at night is illuminated with 1, 000, 000 electric lights and is the most brilliantly lighted thoroughfare in the world. It is crowded with merry-makers and revelers until midnight. This view shows the entrance to Luna Park, which is Coney Islands greatest amusement resort
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This vintage postcard captures the enchanting allure of Luna Park at night, circa 1913. Surf Avenue comes alive with a mesmerizing display of one million electric lights, making it the most brilliantly illuminated thoroughfare in the world. The bustling street is teeming with merry-makers and revelers, indulging in the excitement and vibrant nightlife that Coney Island has to offer until midnight. The focal point of this scene is the grand entrance to Luna Park, which stands as Coney Island's premier amusement resort. Its magnificent architecture beckons visitors from far and wide to experience an unforgettable journey into a realm of leisure and entertainment. As we delve deeper into this snapshot of history, we observe men and women strolling along the lively streetcar-lined avenue. Their animated conversations fill the air as they immerse themselves in this thrilling atmosphere. Printed by renowned lithograph companies such as Manhattan Post Card Company and Curt Teich Company, these postcards became cherished mementos for North Americans who sought to capture their experiences at Luna Park. These offset lithographs serve as vivid reminders of an era when transfer prints were treasured keepsakes. Preserved within Lake County Museum's collection, this particular print evokes nostalgia for a time when Coney Island reigned supreme among America's amusement destinations. It encapsulates not only a moment frozen in time but also represents the joyous spirit that continues to draw crowds seeking fun-filled adventures even today.
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