The Half Moon Hotel was opened in 1927 on the boardwalk of Coney Island, at West 29th Street. It catered to the affluent in the early 1900s. During WW2 it became a naval hospital. In 1941, the notorious Abe Reles fell to his death from the sixth floor, though he was under police protection at the time. In 1953 it became the Harbor Hospital and a home for the elderly. Often the residents would give impromptu concerts on the boardwalk. The building was demolished in 1995. View full size.
The Half Moon Hotel was opened in 1927 on the boardwalk of Coney Island, at West 29th Street. It catered to the affluent in the early 1900s. During WW2 it became a naval hospital. In 1941, the notorious Abe Reles fell to his death from the sixth floor, though he was under police protection at the time. In 1953 it became the Harbor Hospital and a home for the elderly. Often the residents would give impromptu concerts on the boardwalk. The building was demolished in 1995. | Click image for Comments. | Home | Browse All Photos