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Dreaming of Coney Island's Dreamland

Imaginary Worlds

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Dreamland's Grandeur and Decline

This chapter explores the extravagant attractions of Coney Island's Dreamland, an amusement park that showcased the wonders of electricity alongside the societal fears of the early 20th century. Highlighting its bizarre features and unique spectacles, it delves into the complex interactions of entertainment, identity, and morality in a modernizing society. Ultimately, the chapter reflects on the park's dramatic fate, merging nostalgia with the unsettling realities of its iconic attractions.

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