PHOTOS: Coney Island through the years
A crowd walks into the entrance of Coney IslandKenton County Public Library: Lawrence Brand Collection
A view of the entry gate to Coney IslandKenton County Public Library: Wolking Collection
Kenton County Public Library: Lawrence Brand Collection
Kenton County Public Library: Lawrence Brand Collection
Coney Island's world famous mall depicted on a post card, circa 1971Kenton County Public Library
Kenton County Public Library: Lawrence Brand Collection
The entrance to Coney Island from the Ohio River, circa 1907Kenton County Public Library: Michael Bennett
People board the steamer Island Queen on Covington Coney Island DayKenton County Public Library: Nancy Black Kuchle/Kenton County Historical Society
People disembark for Covington Day at Coney Island, circa 1928Kenton County Public Library: Barney Grane
Coney Island's bathing beachKenton County Public Library: Lawrence Brand Collection
Dixie Height installs old Coney Island ticket booth (Bruce Cox, Rick Lusby, Tony Stahl, Gary Flannery and Bob Morgan on top). 1971Kenton County Public Library: KY Post
Sign for Covington Day at Coney Island, in front of the Fort Mitchell streetcarKenton County Public Library: Lawrence Brand Collection
Four sisters from St. Elizabeth Hospital riding "Lost River" at Coney IslandKenton County Public Library: Raymond Hadorn for KY Post
Coney Island kangaroo ride, with Lana Meece (4), Dixie Meese (5), Robbie Meece (8)Kenton County Public Library: Jim Bailey for KY Post
Mike Martin, 10 takes a few lessons in the art of Appalachian char making from longtime chair maker Sherman Wooten during the 21st annual Appalachian Festival at Coney Island, circa 1989Kenton County Public Library: Malcolm Wilson for KY Post