Detail View: The Landmarks Preservation Commission Designation Photo Collection: Parachute Jump
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Landmark Name:
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Parachute Jump
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LP Number:
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LP-01638
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Link to Designation Report:
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Landmark Type:
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Individual Landmark
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Designation Date:
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5/23/1989
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Image Type:
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Designation Photos
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Address:
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Riegelmann Boardwalk at West 16th Street
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BIN:
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3341513
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BBL:
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3070730101
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Borough:
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Brooklyn
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Block:
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7073
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Lot:
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101
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Architect or Builder:
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James H. Strong; Elwyn E. Seelye & Company
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Date of Construction:
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1939
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Alteration Architect 1:
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Michael Marlo; Edwin W. Kleinert
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Date of Alteration 1:
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1940
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Owner or Developer:
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International Parachuting, Inc.
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Style Primary:
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Not determined
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Material Primary:
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Steel
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Use Original:
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Recreational, amusement
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Building Type:
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Amusement
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Notes:
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The Parachute Jump was originally constructed for use at the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. It was moved to Coney Island in 1940-41.
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File Name:
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LP1638_001.jpg
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