Brooklyn · NYC landmark
Former Childs Restaurant on the Coney Island Boardwalk
2101 Boardwalk at West 21st Street · Brooklyn, New York City
An ornate seaside restaurant front uses fish, ships and Neptune figures to reflect its boardwalk setting.
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NYFE Summary
The Childs chain adapted this restaurant to its seaside setting rather than using a standard lunch-counter design. Broad arcades and a roof pergola allowed diners to look toward the ocean. The building served the crowds brought to Coney Island by the expanding subway system.
Colored terracotta surrounds the arches and upper windows with ships, fish, shells and Neptune’s face. The sculptural models were by Max Keck, with color work by Duncan Smith. These details remain the main features to look for from the boardwalk.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
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Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.
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