Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
Coney Island, New York, entrance prices
College
Fine Arts and Communications
Department
Art
Abstract
Urban America’s public spaces have long been in danger. Since the age of sprawl began some sixty years ago, inner cities as a whole have been forsaken by those who can afford to leave. The result has been widespread neglect of the nation’s urban areas. An example of such neglect can be seen on New York’s Coney Island. What used to be a mecca of entertainment for all classes and creeds has now largely been forgotten by middle-class America, and has been replaced by privatized theme parks such as Six Flags and Disneyland, that can filter their patronage by charging exorbitant entrance prices.
Recommended Citation
Taylor, Zack and Adams, Paul
(2013)
"America’s Playground: Photographs of Coney Island,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2109.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2109