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Coney Island Is Celebrating Its 200th Birthday This Saturday
The Coney Island History Project is displaying Coney Island’s oldest surviving relic on Saturday, October 28th to celebrate its 200th birthday! What is it you might be asking? It’s the Coney Island Toll House sign from 1823—the only thing that survived two centuries of history.
Onlookers will be able to see this precious artifact in person at the exhibition center at 3059 West 12th Street, near Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park entrance. Better yet, entry to the exhibition is entirely free!
It wasn’t until the summer of 1823 that Coney Island opened to the public. Before then there was no public access to the land. At one point Coney Island was only home to one resident, Abram Van Sicklen. At the time, he had a small farm on the Coney Island Creek.
Then in March of 1823 the Coney Island Road and Bridge Company was formed. An old article from New York American wrote “The Road and Bridge leading to this delightful island are now complete. It is open the ocean, with the finest and most regular beach we ever saw . . .” about its opening.
According to Coney Island History Project, more than 300 horse-drawn vehicles crossed the bridge those first few days. The price of entry was five cents for “horse and rider” and 50 cents for “coach drawn by horses,” as written on the toll house sign.
By the late 1870s tolls were no longer collected and the toll house became a private residence.
When the toll house was eventually demolished in 1929, the sign was the only thing that remained. “It represents the endurance, continuity, and resiliency of Coney Island. It is the only object that was there at the beginning, the only link to the origins of the World’s Playground,” writes the Coney Island History Project.
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New York Has Been Declared The Most Jewelry Obsessed City But We’re Not Surprised
It’s no secret that NYC is one of the most influential places in the world — especially when it comes to fashion and style. People all over the world travel here for shopping and people-watching.
New York City is one of the four fashion capitals of the world, so it is no surprise that we’d be at the top of any list regarding fashion!
And, of course, fashion is about way more than clothing… we have to account for accessories, bags, and of course, jewelry!
In a city that never sleeps, it’s super easy to find some bling whether you fancy fashion, fine, costume, or semi-fine jewelry. You’ll rarely spot a New Yorker without staple pieces that suit their personal style.
With that being said, it should come as no surprise that according to a study by Liberty London, New York has been ranked the most jewelry-obsessed city and state in America!
To collate the findings, LibertyLondon.com began by establishing a list of keywords based on metals, gemstones, and jewelry styles. They then examined search data from Google across US states, counting the times these terms were searched in each state.
The team defined ‘luxury’ as precious metals and gemstones, i.e., gold, platinum, diamond, emerald, sapphire, and ruby. They calculated a luxury score based on the average score of these materials, enabling them to differentiate between searches for items like ‘rings’ and ‘luxury rings.’
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And in case you were curious to know what New York’s favorite jewelry piece is — don’t worry; it’s a classic!
Research shows that the perfect gift for a New Yorker is a diamond and silver tennis bracelet. Overall, New York was the state that prized precious metals most highly, followed by California and Wyoming.
Outside New York, the country is more evenly split on its favorite jewelry items. Chains are the most popular type of jewelry in Hawaii, while California prefers timeless luxury necklaces.
When we looked at the range of jewelry types across the US, it was clear that New York is the most jewelry-obsessed state in the country, with California and Texas close behind.
New York topped our lists across several categories of jewelry, as the biggest lovers of bracelets, earrings, and rings. Massachusetts scored second in rings, with California taking second place for bracelets and earrings.
Are you curious to see where your state ranked? Check out Liberty London’s study here!
Looking to do some gifting this holiday season? Check out these 15 NYC Businesses Where You Can #ShopLocal For Last-Minute Holiday Gifts
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