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HISTORY Astroland "first billed itself as a 'space-age' theme park. Today a visit is more like stepping into the past than the future." Fodor's Astroland entry Some of the current rides are similar to regular carnival rides, but others offer a kitsche experience that is lacking in modern amusement parks. In 1955 , Dewey Albert and his friends Nathan Handwerker , Herman Rapps, Sidney Robbins and Paul Yampo formed a corporation called Coney Island Enterprises. In 1957 , Rapps and Alpert announced they would build Wonderland. Through a series of acquisitions, together they built what is today known as Astroland. On July 12 , 1975 an early morning fire wiped out much of the park but they were able to rebuild. Coney Island - Astroland On November 28 , 2006 Astroland was sold by the Albert Family to Thor Equities for US $30 million. According to the article in Newsday , the Alberts will continue to operate the Cyclone , the famous wooden Roller Coaster . Coney Island's Astroland sold to developer Coney Island Park will replace Astroland beginning 2011. However, some oppositon to this plan has emerged. Efforts supporting the extension of Astroland's existence for the 2008 summer season have been established. Local petition to extend Astroland through the summer 2008 season Astroland celebrated the 45th anniversary of its opening on April 1 , 2007 . RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS roller coaster.]] Adult rides
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