Peter and George C. Tilyou open Surf Theater, Coney Island's first theater, on an alley later named the Bowery. Captain Paul Boyton opens Sea-Lion Park, the first enclosed amusement park at Coney ...

The masterminds behind Coney ... Park at Coney Island. Again the ride was a success, but Tilyou asked for too large a cut for their liking, so Thompson and Dundy bought out the neighboring Sea ...