Among the stops on the walking tour and the stories of struggle, success and achievement are Nathan’s Famous, founded in 1916 by Polish immigrant Nathan Handwerker; Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, where the landmark 1920 Wonder Wheel was purchased by Greek immigrant Denos D. Vourderis as a wedding ring for his wife Lula; and the B&B Carousell, created in 1919 by German and Russian immigrants and now Coney Island’s last hand-carved wooden carousel. The tour will also highlight businesses operated by immigrants who have recorded their stories for the Coney Island History Project’s Oral History Archive.
Note: Due to safety and capacity restrictions, advance registration is required to attend this walk.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
