Vintage photos show what Coney Island's 4th of July celebrations used to look like
Contestants at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, July 4, 1987.
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- Coney Island has been a popular destination for the Fourth of July since the early 20th century.
- Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest has been held on July 4 since the 1970s.
- Vintage photos of July 4 on Coney Island show crowded beaches and the annual hot-dog contest.
Coney Island has been a destination for Fourth of July celebrations for over a century.
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