Chapter 1
The archipelago of New York City
Chapter 2
The historic boardwalks of Brooklyn and Queens
Chapter 3
Wilder shores and urban wildlife
Chapter 4
The commute from subway to sand
YOUR GOAL
Master of New York is a beach town
Ch 2 · The historic boardwalks of Brooklyn and Queens
sonia Boardwalks of Brooklyn and Queens
Walking Riegelmann to Rockaway under the sun (oh-oh!) / These historic boardwalks are free for everyone (let's run!)
sonia The Rockaway peninsula developed a distinct Irish-American cultural identity during the 20th century.
sonia Brooklyn's famous Riegelmann Boardwalk is a historic coastal highway made of heavy wood.
BETA
sonia Drag historic boardwalk attractions to learn how Brooklyn and Queens became summer beach escapes.
Fun Fact
Coney Island Boardwalk: The historic Riegelmann Boardwalk is made of over 1.3 million wooden planks and stretches for 2.7 miles along the Brooklyn coast.
Glossary
boardwalk (noun)
An elevated wooden path built along a beach for public recreation. Coney Island's famous promenade opened in 1923, while Rockaway's coastal walkway became a social hub by 1925.
An elevated wooden path built along a beach for public recreation. Coney Island's famous promenade opened in 1923, while Rockaway's coastal walkway became a social hub by 1925.
Quiz
Which neighborhood in Brooklyn is connected to Coney Island by the Riegelmann Boardwalk?
Quiz
What food item is Coney Island famous for introducing to America at Nathan's Famous in 1916?
Quiz
Which famous amusement park was NOT one of the three original competitors on Coney Island in 1904?
Quiz
In what year did the famous Riegelmann Boardwalk in Coney Island officially open to the public?
Quiz
What nickname did the Rockaway peninsula earn in the mid-20th century due to its heavy Irish-American population?