{"product_id":"new-york-city-coney-island-pleasure-palace-steeplechase-park-1909-postcard","title":"New York City Coney Island Pleasure Palace Steeplechase Park 1909 Postcard","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"402\"\u003eThis 1909 postcard depicts the Palace of Pleasure at Steeplechase Park in Coney Island, one of the most prominent amusement destinations in early twentieth-century New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eConey Island emerged as a major leisure and entertainment hub during this period, attracting visitors from across the city and beyond. Steeplechase Park, developed by George C. Tilyou, became known for its large-scale attractions and distinctive architecture, symbolizing the rise of mass amusement culture and the commercialization of recreation in urban America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eThe image shows the expansive façade of the Palace of Pleasure, with its central arched entrance and domed tower flanked by long colonnaded wings. Crowds gather in front of the building, while horse-drawn vehicles and early automobiles appear along the foreground, illustrating the mix of transportation modes at the time. The printed caption identifies the structure as part of Steeplechase Park, reinforcing its significance within Coney Island’s entertainment landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined or refunded to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52979123454136,"sku":"20231008","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_f25bff86-338c-4189-896b-e36d9562db7b.jpg?v=1773010430","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/new-york-city-coney-island-pleasure-palace-steeplechase-park-1909-postcard","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}