The Parachute Jump
An edition of The Parachute Jump (1989)
southwest corner of the block between Surf Avenue, the Riegelmann Boardwalk, West 16th Street and West 19th Street, Brooklyn. Invented by Commander James H. Strong. Engineered by Elwyn E. Seelye & Company. Originally erected 1939. Moved to present site 1940-41 by architect Michael Marlo and engineer Edwin W. Kleinert
By New York (N.Y.). Landmarks Preservation Commission
Publish Date
1989
Publisher
Landmarks Preservation Commission
Language
eng
Pages
14
Description:
subjects: Parachutes, Amusement parks, History, Testing, Equipment and supplies, Architecture, Conservation and restoration, Buildings, structures, Buildings, Amusement rides, Parachute Jump (New York, N.Y.), New York World's Fair (1939-1940 : New York, N.Y.), New York World's Fair. fast (OCoLC)fst01723437
People: James H. Strong
Places: New York (State), New York, Coney Island (New York, N.Y.), New York (N.Y.), Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.), Coney Island