The Parachute Jump
Subtitle: southwest corner of the block between Surf Avenue, the Riegelmann Boardwalk, West 16th Street and West 19th Street, Brooklyn. Invented by Commander James H. Strong. Engineered by Elwyn E. Seelye & Company. Originally erected 1939. Moved to present site 1940-41 by architect Michael Marlo and engineer Edwin W. Kleinert
By: Landmarks Preservation Commission
Contributors: Breiner, David M., author
Series: Designation list / Landmarks Preservation Commission -- 215
Publisher: Landmarks Preservation Commission
Published: 1989
Place of publication: New York]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 14
Subjects: Parachutes; Amusement parks; History; Testing; Equipment and supplies; Architecture; Conservation and restoration; Buildings, structures; Buildings; Amusement rides; Parachute Jump (New York, N.Y.); New York World's Fair (1939-1940 : New York, N.Y.); New York World's Fair. fast (OCoLC)fst01723437
Notes: "May 23, 1989"--Caption.

"Landmark Site: Borough of Brooklyn, Tax Map Block 7073, Lot 1, in part"--Page 1.

"LP-1638."

Report written by David M. Breiner.

"Inspired by the growing popularity of civilian parachuting and towers constructed to teach the military correct technique, Commander James H. Strong's Parachute Jump was erected for the 1939-40 World's Fair in Flushing Meadow. ... After the closing of the fair, the Parachute Jump was ... moved to Steeplechase Park, Coney Island's most famous and longest enduring amusement park"--Page 1.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 13-14).