Date: November 17th 2011

       CONEY ISLAND USA PURCHASES NEW BUILDING

Coney Island, NY, November 17, 2011:  Coney Island USA, operators of the last stationary 10-in-1 Sideshow in the nation, the Coney Island Museum, and the Mermaid Parade, is pleased to announce the purchase of the Denny’s Ice Cream building (1214 Surf Avenue). The purchase was finalized on Monday, November 14, 2011. Denny’s Ice Cream is immediately next-door to Coney Island USA’s landmarked headquarters (1208 Surf Avenue) and guarantees space for Coney Island USA’s long-term growth.

Immediate plans call for the continued operation of Denny’s business while Coney Island USA begins work with architects to transform the space into a new exhibition and special events venue which will be available for weddings, performances, and special events. Coney Island USA will continue the tradition of storefront retail on Surf Avenue even after the space is made available for artistic programming. Coney Island USA Executive Artistic Director Dick Zigun said, “By owning both of these properties, Coney Island USA has guaranteed that 100-years from now, Coney Island will remain a quirky and exciting place for live performance and spectacle.”

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