Captain Paul Boyton opens Sea-Lion Park, the first enclosed amusement park at Coney Island. George C. Tilyou opens Steeplechase Park at Coney Island, and introduces the "Steeplechase Horses" ride ...

In part, this turnaround is reflected in recent plans to build a sports stadium on the site where Steeplechase Park once stood. No doubt the future of Coney Island will not repeat its past ...

For instance, he acquired Steeplechase Park in Coney Island in 1965 for $2.3 million, with plans to develop luxury apartments ...