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JW Gorman's High Diving Horses Queen Coney Island NY Sea Lion Park Postcard D41
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As shown, please view all of the photos. Standard size unless otherwise noted. J. W. Gorman's High Diving Horses KING At Coney Island 1907 Sea Lion Park. When a venue didn't have access to a lake, like shown here or at Sea Lion Park, the horses would dive ... Read More
As shown, please view all of the photos. Standard size unless otherwise noted. J. W. Gorman's High Diving Horses KING At Coney Island 1907 Sea Lion Park. When a venue didn't have access to a lake, like shown here or at Sea Lion Park, the horses would dive into a portable 12-foot deep tank, which was fitted into an excavation on the site. The water was kept at 65 to 85 degrees, depending on the season, with steam pipes used to warm the water in cooler months. When Paul Boyton heard about the diving horse act, he immediately got in touch with George and his nephew John Whalen, who was now managing the horses and taking the act on the road. The horses made their Coney Island debut in August 1899, performing twice a day for thousands of people at Sea Lion Park by diving from a 32-foot tall platform into about 20 feet of water in the Shooting-the Chutes lagoon. Condition Description is normal wear associated with an old postcard or photo; it might have creases, corner bumps, ink, or pencil on the front. Please see photos for depiction of the condition International shipping does not include tracking. We love our international customers, but please be informed that you may be subjected to customs charges or import taxes. These charges are the buyer's responsibility and are not included in the item price or the shipping cost. Thank you & Happy Shopping!
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