Frederick Thompson, "The Summer Show"

Frederick Thompson

"The Summer Show"

Frederick Thompson, a failed architect with a drinking problem, created one of the most extravagant amusement parks in the world within the walls of Luna Park. It was more like a dream world as many types of architecture sat juxtaposed to one another. In this article, Thompson told the readers of The Independent (June 20, 1907) his philosophy behind running a park at Coney Island. The jovial designer gave a great look into his reasoning behind the Luna Park experience and about how the "spirit of the Island" had changed in the short time he had been there (four years). Enjoy this wonderful piece.

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