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- Coney Island represents the transition from genteel culture to mass industrialization, commercialism and consumerism. (Ch. 1)- Earlier symbols of transition (Ch.2)o New York’s Central Park by Olmsted Created as a peaceful and tranquil rural area in a large city Used concept of “democratic recreation” Aesthetic appearance would pay moral and social dividends Expressed critique of urban conditions and cultureo World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago by Burnham Had grandiose that displayed America’s achievement to the world Tried to heighten what a city might be Symbolized neoclassical order Aka The White Cityo The Midway Sideshow of the Exposition Different attractions from different cultures Showed that people preferred entertainment to the genteel culture- Coney Island beginnings (Ch. 3)o The beginning Corrupt and popular for it Attempted to please the many instead of the few Later found that “vice does not pay as well as decency”o The remodeling Changed into a series of amusement parks by many people Became overwhelmingly popular and national news Viewed as a partial holiday, many changes occurred constantly- Who came (Ch. 4)o Transportation Several new and inexpensive methods had been created This allowed members of all social classes to attendo “Amusing the million” Included immigrants unlike most genteel cultural activities Central Park and Columbian Exchange attempted to reinforce social structures and discipline public life, visitors of Coney were freed of normative demand- Loosened dress codes, talking to anyone and freak shows- The Parks (Ch. 5)o Steeplechase  Tilyou promised irresponsible hilarity and fun for his parko Sea Lion Park Boyton created a water based park with a large waterslide and lagoon Technology resembled farcical daily things, like trains or mine carts o Luna Park Thompson understood the importance of the carnival spirit Columbian Exchange had architecture of responsibility, Luna of pleasure Luna Park was built to stimulate visitors with a completely different worldo Dreamland Attracted people by a massive nude, religious female statue Competed with Luna by have bigger and better everything- Artists (Ch. 6)o Traditional painters strayed from this topico Battle of the Lights Depiction of Made Gras at Coney Island by Stella Shows both enjoyment and chaoso George C. Tilyou’s Steeplechase Park Marsh shows crowded activities with casual seductive poseso Journalists Some proclaiming a new culture, others saw no change Some saw vulgarity, others saw childish innocence Some said Coney Island promoted insanity Claimed Coney was an “artificial distraction for an artificial life”o Progressive Movements Kids played in the street with little direction Decided to control play with directions and lessons Behavior based on environment, Coney Island was unprogressiveo Effects of Coney Island Instant gratification instead of ultimate reward Replaced genteel culture with mass culture From society of production to one of consumption Coney Island lost its distinctiveness by the triumph of its


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