Brooklyn · NYC landmark
Parachute Jump
Riegelmann Boardwalk at West 16th Street · Brooklyn, New York City
A surviving steel amusement tower shows how early thrill rides adapted parachute-training technology for fairground visitors.
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NYFE Summary
Before coming to Coney Island, this tower carried riders at the New York World’s Fair. Its design drew on towers used to train parachutists. Passengers rode in pairs beneath open parachutes, with guide wires controlling their descent.
The Tilyou family brought the ride to Steeplechase Park after the fair closed. Although it no longer carries passengers, the open steel tower remains visible from the boardwalk. Its broad crown held twelve separate parachute drop points.
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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