Coney Island

New York's Central Park was built to give a sense of peace in nature. There you had the opportunity to go summer boating, horseback riding and winter skating. It was a relaxing environment to spend your leisure time. Chicago's Columbian Exposition provided a sense of city life and what it would be like. There you had to opportunity to experience a scene of tasteful buildings and a chance to explore a familiar but different setting in the world. When Coney Island amusements came to life in 1895, it was seen as a new form of entertainment which was exciting because it gave way for people to get away from the "Victorian" cultural restraints of life , which was portrayed at these earlier forms of recreation.
             The beginning of the 20th century presented many obstacles to overcome which included the new coming of Coney Island amusement and played out many changes which is looked at as a representation of American society at this time. Changes in society was becoming more evident in this time due to new ambitions to get past the cultural restraint in society. As this barrier was being broken, the industry was definitely affected in positive ways. Exciting and new industrial developments elevated the course of life. Coney had great potential due to advanced technology, a growing urban population, more spending power and extra leisure time. The economy was at a good point at this time also which revolved around leisure time and consumption. That in itself brought promise to the .
             ` development of Coney Island.
             The rise of Coney Island helped to push this change of society by challenging social order and public conduct even further with this new form of entertainment. Being at Coney Island was exciting because people got a chance to get away and be more open with the way they acted with one another. You were given the opportunity to express yourself in any way you felt appropriate and your activities were unlimited.