Knoebel's
Elysburg, PA Photo courtesy Steve Felder
Here's a shot of the marquee for perhaps the finest amusement park there
is. This is the sign for Knoebels Amusement Park that can be seen
out on the road.
Playland Photo courtesy Steve Felder
Check out Playland. This great sign is found at a great park...
Knoebel's in Central Pennsylvania.
Kohr Bros
Seaside Heights, NJ Photo courtesy Steve Felder
On the boardwalk in Seaside Heights, NJ is the Kohr Bros frozen
custard stand. A good place to go to for some great ice cream... custard.
Astroland
Coney Island, NY Photo courtesy Mark Hackett
Here is the entrance sign to Astroland,
the seaside amusement park in Coney Island, NY. Astroland is home to the
world-famous Cyclone roller coaster, one of the oldest still-operating
coasters in the world. The Cyclone was first placed into operation in
1927 and moved over to Astroland in 1975. In 1988, the coaster became
a landmark and historical site. With 3,000 feet of track, the Cyclone
is a rip-roaring bit of fun.
This Astroland sign displays the character of the park. Or as the photographer
states, "full of bite."
Coney Island Cyclone
Brooklyn, NY Photo courtesy Jim Zahniser
Here's a shot of the sign and world famous Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster in Brooklyn, NY. The coaster began operation on June 26, 1927. The Cyclone was listed in the New York State Register of Historic Places and received the National Historic Landmark status in 1991. 09-10
Astroland
Coney Island, NY Photo courtesy Rod Holcomb
Here's a rocket and a little hamburger fella outside of this area of Astroland. 10-10
UPDATE 10/10: The Coney Island's Burger Boy and Girl are still on on the Boardwalk but the rocket was removed in January 2009 and remains in storage. More information can be found here. Many thanks to Tricia Vita for update. 10-10
Wonder Wheel Sign Photo courtesy Mark Hackett
Coney Island is also home to the Wonder Wheel. Another survivor
of the "Golden Age" at Coney, the ancient wonder wheel has operated
at Deno's Wonder Wheel Park since 1920. It is a giant, unique ferris wheel
in which cars along its inner diameter rock back and forth at unannounced
intervals. The neon on the sign travels from car to car, giving it an
animated touch. The Wonder Wheel is a NYC landmark.