About This Item

  • Call NumberCONE_0195
  • TitleThe dim edge of splendor
  • SummaryCaption: "The dim edge of splendor--The famous shore dinners at Feltman's were known the world over at the turn of the century. Charles Feltman, the founder, whose portly figure and magnificent mustache easily identified him to his clientele, was seen three times daily making personal inspections of the spotless kitchens." There are several other signs attached to building including "Penny Arcade" and "Borden's Frozen Dessert." Image also includes large sign attached to building at right of entrance: "Feltman's, 138,000 Sq. Ft. Auction" as well as two parked automobiles in left foreground and portion of ferris wheel in amusement area in left background.
  • Date1952
  • Formatstill image
  • Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Genregelatin silver printsphotographic prints
  • NoteOn verso: caption stamped: Jun[e] 15, 1952; Brooklyn Eagle stamp. Title from caption on verso.
  • CreatorBrooklyn eagle
  • SubjectAmusement parks -- New York (State) -- New York ; Automobiles -- New York (State) -- New York ; Restaurants -- New York (State) -- New York
  • CollectionBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs
  • PlaceBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.)Coney Island (New York, N.Y.)
  • Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • RightsCopyright restrictions apply to the use of this work. For more information or to obtain a reproduction of this work, contact the Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library.
  • FolderFolder: Coney Island: Restaurants