The Cyclone, the historic wooden roller coaster at Coney Island, opened on June 26, 1927 — 95 years ago today.
Despite original plans by the city to scrap the ride in the early 1970s, the roller coaster was refurbished in the 1974 off-season and reopened on July 3, 1975. Astroland Park has continued to invest millions over the years in the upkeep of the Cyclone.
The Cyclone was declared a New York City landmark on July 12, 1988, and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 1991.