Coney Island Riegelmann Boardwalk deemed a scenic landmark
The storied Coney Island Boardwalk has been deemed a scenic landmark, 95 years to the day after its opening.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) voted on Tuesday, May 15 to designate the Coney Island Riegelmann Boardwalk – first opened on May 15, 1923 – a scenic landmark in recognition of its cultural and historical significance.
Landmark designation recognizes the nearly-century old stretch of wood as one of Southern Brooklyn’s historic locations, while also providing a layer of protection and an opportunity for local residents to weigh in on the structure’s future.