This joyride hasn’t operated since 1964, but it’s one of Brooklyn’s most recognizable landmarks. Originally built for the 1939 World’s Fair, it simulated a parachute-guided leap for 40 cents.
On May 14th, President Obama gave the commencement address to Barnard College's all-female class of 2012 on his alma mater's Columbia University's campus. http://NBCPolitics.com http://bit.ly/Orjqap
Take the Stage Door Tour to see the 20-foot-high domed ceilings and Art Deco flourishes of Roxy’s Suite, built for vaudeville producer Samuel Lionel “Roxy” Rothafel. Read more.
Want a souvenir photo? At Sheepshead Bay station, check out the large replica of a vintage postcard that you can stick your head through and take a picture similar to old boardwalk props.
