Coney Island has an amazing history, with ups and downs, much like its world famous Cyclone roller coaster. From it’s heyday a century ago, to a sad relic of its past, to the center of a major real estate and urban planning battle, Coney Island has had “An Amazing Ride” — which just happens to be the title of a FREE lecture at the New School, part of its Fridays @ One lecture series. Stuart Pertz, a fellow of the Institute of American Architects and member of a Municipal Art Society’s Coney Island committee, discusses this historic playground’s past, present and potential future. Sponsored by the Institute for Retired Professionals.
The program is Friday, March 12, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. It’s free, but reservations are required. Contact IRP@newschool.edu, or call 212-229-5682. The lecture is at the Theresa Lang Center, New School, 55 West 13th Street, second floor.
