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Dreamland: “Coney Island Holocaust” — 1911

  • by High Shrink
  • Posted on January 19, 2023January 19, 2023
  • 1900s

A photo showing the post-apocalyptic scene following a fire at a hugely popular amusement park was used to advertise rubber fire hoses. (Click to see the full ad.)

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