The best way to know where you are going is to remember where you’ve been. It is in this spirit that we present a snapshot look at the rich history of Coney Island, with an eye toward the present and promising future that is taking shape in New York City’s original destination for fun in the sun. The B&B Carousell is known as Coney Island’s last traditional carousel, and features fifty hand-carved wooden horses and two chariots which were restored by a team of carousel restoration. The summer of 2014 marked the return of the Thunderbolt roller coaster, an exciting new steel thrill ride iteration of the legendary ride that operated from 1925 until 1982.