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Brooklyn's Coney Island, Explained
Brooklyn's Coney Island is one of the most historic neighborhoods in the United States. From the late 1800s to the 1940s, this former seaside retreat was the United States’ largest amusement district, holding world-class amusement parks and a beach that would sometimes receive over one million visitors in a single day. The neighborhood fell into disrepair in the 1960s due to suburbanization and economic conditions, and these historic amusement parks were destroyed. 21st century rezoning and development efforts have revitalized the neighborhood, bringing it back as a destination for recreation. Coney Island continues to provide New Yorkers a place to escape the city, play, and create memories.
Directed and Edited by Harrison Trautschold Brown
Produced by Harrison Trautschold Brown and Luke Simboli
Writing: Harrison Trautschold Brown, Luke Simboli, Dylan Springer
Cinematography: Luke Simboli
Thumbnail: Garrett Dahn, Harrison Trautschold Brown, Luke Simboli
Timestamps
00:00 - What is Coney Island?
01:47- Founding and origins as an NYC seaside escape
03:30 - Amusements, theme parks, golden era
06:48 - Decline, transformation, and urban decay
09:07 - Revitalization, hot dogs, rezoning
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  • @allilve
    @allilve 17 годин тому

    Liked commented and subscribed!! 👏👏

  • @denisceballos9745
    @denisceballos9745 3 дні тому

    You didn’t mention that during the Black Out of 1977, Broadway in Williamsburg was completely looted and many stores were set on fire. The whole area was trashed. The newspaper at the time said it was “The end of Broadway in Brooklyn”.

  • @ornamentalyouth
    @ornamentalyouth 3 дні тому

    i appreciate this guy's humility and self-awareness. i wish more transplants were like him in this regard, short of them simply not moving here.

  • @at0mly
    @at0mly 4 дні тому

    My rent when I moved to Williamsburg in 2007 was $350 a month. It was really wild to see how much it changed in the decade I lived there.

  • @nathanshahar
    @nathanshahar 8 днів тому

    I was not expecting such a good physique! I’m gagged! 🤤

  • @Hedonismbot26
    @Hedonismbot26 8 днів тому

    Lol I drank tons of pbr in the early 2000s in the city, but only because of cash flow concerns! #notallhipsters!

  • @alexanderbalasky6174
    @alexanderbalasky6174 10 днів тому

    good job ser

  • @osmn1994
    @osmn1994 10 днів тому

    bro dopped the mic hard: times square of gen z 🤣

  • @therealgoodmoney
    @therealgoodmoney 10 днів тому

    Lived there for 15 years saw gentrification happen. Atleast la isla is still there and new apollos

  • @FredBarnum
    @FredBarnum 10 днів тому

    Excellent video and very informative about Coney Island.

  • @adriannamatos865
    @adriannamatos865 11 днів тому

    I love my Coney Island. Born and raised in Brooklyn, this was my Disneyland. Coney was at its peak in the 90’s. Food, rides, salsa music and dancing on the boardwalk, sideshow, you name it! Even my first job in high school was on the boardwalk in Coney Island. This is one of the few original NYC gems that still feels like home. Btw, you guys didn’t eat at the original Nathans! The one on the boardwalk is the new one. The original is right on Surf Ave.

  • @adriannamatos865
    @adriannamatos865 11 днів тому

    I love my Coney Island. Born and raised in Brooklyn, this was my Disneyland. Coney was at its peak in the 90’s. Food, rides, salsa music and dancing on the boardwalk, sideshow, you name it! Even my first job in high school was on the boardwalk in Coney Island. This is one of the few original NYC gems that still feels like home and not overtaken by hipsters and expats.

  • @charlieryan1736
    @charlieryan1736 12 днів тому

    Thanks for making this interesting and informative video 👍🏻

  • @kristiansand2480
    @kristiansand2480 13 днів тому

    How come you're not shirtless in this?

  • @stevetoth5546
    @stevetoth5546 14 днів тому

    whats your background

  • @beefnoodlesoup135
    @beefnoodlesoup135 14 днів тому

    Sunnyside and Sunset Park are next

  • @milena8766
    @milena8766 14 днів тому

    Muy buena la historia y la edición del video!! 👏🏻

  • @ScottShepard-e8h
    @ScottShepard-e8h 14 днів тому

    Haven't read all of the comments, so maybe this issue is addressed somewhere, but not at all cool to use other people's photos in your piece without their permission.

  • @darinblass
    @darinblass 14 днів тому

    I really enjoyed this. I'd love to see a video on Rockaway too. Such a different feel than Coney Island but also very New York City

  • @imhugeinjapan7
    @imhugeinjapan7 15 днів тому

    It's an interesting video but could use without all the race baiting which I find to be untruthful, uncontextual and part of today's current liberal mindset which I believe is contributing to the continued racial hatred and divide that exists in this country. When discussing the more dangerous period ("properly dangerous" as he puts it), the text: -He quotes someone describing violence and deaths without any negative editorial commentary -Simply states factual information about demographics and changes In contrast, when discussing the current/recent period, there's notably more criticism and satirical commentary aimed at the newer residents, with phrases like: "tech Bros who think they're hipsters" "Clones of tall white guys" "hipsters play-acting blue collar" "another Brooklyn transplant clone" "Michaela from Ohio having her Brooklyn moment and not a true resident like someone who immigrated her 40 years before her" There is an imbalance in how different periods and demographic changes are discussed - more neutral reporting of earlier periods versus more critical commentary of recent changes with a focus on "white" people being a problem.

  • @wheeze_sanchez
    @wheeze_sanchez 15 днів тому

    Hey, rubbish is better than rotting horse carcasses. That’s progress!

  • @alanvanlandschoot4001
    @alanvanlandschoot4001 15 днів тому

    Me tooooo!!

  • @Carvello20
    @Carvello20 15 днів тому

    I got into it from the Velvet Underground

  • @pinklady4772
    @pinklady4772 16 днів тому

    I haven't been inside a brownstone in over 30 years. I never understood the inside. It's like a maze.

  • @n12by
    @n12by 16 днів тому

    Very well done ! thank you HTB

  • @timothygreer188
    @timothygreer188 16 днів тому

    Word of warning, avoid Coney Island whitefish

  • @duuet5614
    @duuet5614 16 днів тому

    Great man theory is literally just life path numbers like yeah sometimes you’re a master architect most of the times you’re not, and of course he’s never driven you’ve seen Southern State Parkway, dude he’s a fool but he had a lot of power

  • @randyscott3386
    @randyscott3386 16 днів тому

    My display book has always been Citizen Cohn . I think I may buy that to put under it .

  • @tommyv13
    @tommyv13 16 днів тому

    STOP THE CASINO FROM BUILDING IN CONEY ISLAND!

  • @zak-a-roo264
    @zak-a-roo264 16 днів тому

    "Coney Island Baby" one of the finest songs Lou Reed sang

  • @conscientiousobjector5988
    @conscientiousobjector5988 16 днів тому

    Wait, where's the eye candy!? 😅

  • @dalanium98
    @dalanium98 16 днів тому

    need to watch the warriors

  • @xyromerotomasa376
    @xyromerotomasa376 16 днів тому

    Cool video

  • @AlecThe7
    @AlecThe7 17 днів тому

    dude keep these coming. you're a goat!

  • @beatriceroosmark
    @beatriceroosmark 17 днів тому

    Curious about the seaport area and how it was able to be kept historical. Would be an interesting video

  • @beatriceroosmark
    @beatriceroosmark 17 днів тому

    Love all the info about NYC

  • @randyscott3386
    @randyscott3386 17 днів тому

    From the other videos I've seen the place is pretty sketchy today .

  • @RobertoTodaro-q5f
    @RobertoTodaro-q5f 17 днів тому

    Great job on Coney Island I've been going my whole life❤

  • @paulkreeft2091
    @paulkreeft2091 17 днів тому

    Are the walls separating the units brick, or are they regular walls, made from wood frame drywall etc?

  • @newyorkvisionary
    @newyorkvisionary 17 днів тому

    I love Coney Island. I’ve been going my whole life. It’s a nostalgic place full of fun and history.

  • @regmcg4171
    @regmcg4171 17 днів тому

    Also visit the nearby Aquarium and see the Cyclones(the Mets minor league baseball team) when you’re in the neighborhood.

  • @Drew-do9wx
    @Drew-do9wx 17 днів тому

    You look very nice in a bathing suit

  • @jumpman366
    @jumpman366 17 днів тому

    Williamsburg is trash and a fake manhattan, yall can have that.

  • @Figmic766
    @Figmic766 17 днів тому

    confirmed -- i can dig this

  • @plumeretbonnet
    @plumeretbonnet 17 днів тому

    gracias.

  • @plumeretbonnet
    @plumeretbonnet 17 днів тому

    alo. first time watching <3 its terrific! thanks.

  • @rkgaustin
    @rkgaustin 17 днів тому

    I know Coney Island as the home turf of the Warriors.

  • @BrandenScottStewart
    @BrandenScottStewart 17 днів тому

    This is an expert video essay in NYC video essays. I wonder how we could share that story to reflect how those changes altered communities in other cities; this runs parallel to the desire for those in cities outside NYC to recreate that. I've noticed the same thing in Des Moines, Rockford, NOLA, and others. Would love to see this expanded into other towns.

    • @BrandenScottStewart
      @BrandenScottStewart 17 днів тому

      That was poorly written: This is an expert video essay. For NYC video essays, this is a great example of how the fabric of areas outside NYC reflected the same changes, and how it trickled down to other cities across America.

  • @InternetThugger123
    @InternetThugger123 17 днів тому

    WARRRRIORRRS comee outtt andd playy

  • @BrandenScottStewart
    @BrandenScottStewart 17 днів тому

    Love to see a video on Victorian Houses, and Queen Ann styles!