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Photos via Coney Island History Project.
Yesterday the alerts went out that Coney Island redevelopment's latest target, the Astroland Rocket, needed a home...and fast! The Coney Island History Project contacted us to say that they, along with Astroland staffers, "have been working feverishly for the past month to find a museum or other venue willing and able to take the rocket. Preferably in Coney Island, or at least Brooklyn...Several museums wanted it but had to decline due to lack of space or logistical issues. Several are still considering the offer."
It seems like just yesterday the futuristic rocket was taking passengers on the ride of their lives. The NY Post's Justin Rocket Silverman was appropriately assigned to the beat, and notes that The Astroland Rocket is more than a decoration, and was actually one of the first virtual-reality rides.
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It belongs on the roof of this building next to the flying saucer:
http://flickr.com/photos/flyingdevice/865658048/
Why don't they just find another building to put it on in Coney Island or elsewhere in Brooklyn? Heck, I'd host it if the permit, logistics and costs weren't too much of a nightmare! (which they probably are, are and are).
Thats nothing a tractor trailer cant handle.
Isn't the Parachute Jump on city land? Why not move the rocket underneath the Jump? It wouldn't be moved very far.
The Space Age Museum should take it!
http://www.spaceagemuseum.com
It belongs in Coney. The city should relocate the Rocket next to the Parachute Jump in the new Steeplechase Plaza. Make it a city landmark too