“All the couples take pictures on the Wonder Wheel. We push our heads together so the photo shows the New York City skyline behind us,” says Shani Coleman, a 20-year-old student who likes to snuggle with her boyfriend on the landmark 1920 Ferris wheel on Brooklyn’s Coney Island Boardwalk. Growing up, she spent many summer hours here with her family and still orders marshmallows dipped in bright red candy-apple coating.Everyone loves beach boardwalks, with their mix of sea air and easy…

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The beautiful, copper carousel shell at Asbury Park is one of the only remnants of the beachside town’s glory days, when it attracted guests from all over to enjoy amenities such as the boardwalk, pavilion, amusement park rides, casino, shops and restaurants.

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Handmade Whipped Shea, Mango and Cocoa Butter

Asbury Park NJ in the 60's...u era at the boardwalk!!!

Framed Orange Beachwalk Print

Spiaggia

Asbury Park 1976 taken by me

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A photograph of the amusements that used to be on the boardwalk, looking north with the Convention Hall and Paramount Theatre in the background. Photo by Kevin Borland.