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Photo taken on the boardwalk of  Coney Island  around July, 1948 by my mother on a family outing  from the Bronx. The Dodgers were still in Brooklyn and Steeplechase park was  one of the most creative and exciting amusement park rides of its day.
Dad was a milk truck driver for Sheffield Farms Dairy one of the earliest suppliers of hygienically  sold milk in the city. His "trucker's wallet" on a pocket chain was part of men's wardrobe in the day.  
Steeplechase park included many fun family attractions including  a gravity-powered ride in which people raced each other while riding wooden horses that glided along parallel metal tracks over a long and curving course.  I was too little to ride what  was considered a bit dangerous adventure. An entire family could spend the day at Steeplechase, picnicking and walking through the gardens.  Of course, they'd also likely end up splurging on a few of Steeplechase's carnival games or other rides not included in the combination ticket.   
Steeplechase park opened for the 1897 season and was an immediate success.  Tilyou's park was more than just a collection of rides.  He had well-maintained gardens and benches and areas where families could picnic.  Bands played it  closed in 1964.

Photo taken on the boardwalk of Coney Island around July, 1948 by my mother on a family outing from the Bronx. The Dodgers were still in Brooklyn and Steeplechase park was one of the most creative and exciting amusement park rides of its day.

Dad was a milk truck driver for Sheffield Farms Dairy one of the earliest suppliers of hygienically sold milk in the city. His "trucker's wallet" on a pocket chain was part of men's wardrobe in the day.

Steeplechase park included many fun family attractions including a gravity-powered ride in which people raced each other while riding wooden horses that glided along parallel metal tracks over a long and curving course. I was too little to ride what was considered a bit dangerous adventure. An entire family could spend the day at Steeplechase, picnicking and walking through the gardens. Of course, they'd also likely end up splurging on a few of Steeplechase's carnival games or other rides not included in the combination ticket.

Steeplechase park opened for the 1897 season and was an immediate success. Tilyou's park was more than just a collection of rides. He had well-maintained gardens and benches and areas where families could picnic. Bands played it closed in 1964.

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