Central Park
Park built to focus on nature and escaping the pressures of reality. New York
1893 Worlds Fair
Fair designed to showcase the accomplishments of men. Beer gardens, belly dancers, etc.
White City
Set of Venetian buildings for the 1893 world fair
Midway Plaisance
The beer gardens, belly dancers, etc/entertainment part of the Chicago World's Fair.
Seen as a concession to the masses by Genteel critics.
Genteel Culture
A refined and polite form of culture. Typical of the upperclass
Steeplechase park
2nd enclosed amusement park on Coney Island known for its "Oriental Orgasmic" theme
Dreamland Park
Last enclosed park built on Coney known for its expensive highclass buildings and extensive use of lightbulbs. Freakshows
Ferris Wheel
One of the first attractions on Coney Island, mainly in Steeplechase Park
Founder of Dreamland park?
William H Reynolds
Luna Park
2nd enclosed amusement park on Coney Island known for its Oriental Orgasmic theme
Founders of Luna Park
Frederic Thompson and Eric Dundy
Founder of Sea Lion Park
Paul Boyton
Founder of Steeplechase park?
George Tilyou
Founder of Central Park
Frederick Olmsted
