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Back in 1963, I lived in Brooklyn for a year. A friend sent me this email
and the link was so interesting that I thought I'd share it.

Incredible footage captures seaside life at Coney Island 1910

Coney Island, in Brooklyn, New York, was a literal hot-spot for revelers
in the 1940s - and remains so today. Decades ago, one could spend the
day on fair rides...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4697914/1940s-Coney-Island-freak-shows-best-legs-contests.html
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