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The Wonder Wheel: A look back at the 1980s

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Betty Lind, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, with fiance Bob Olds, in front of the Wonder Wheel in Coney Island in an undated photo, just before they were married on the ride. They are the first couple married on the Wonder Wheel. Photo Credit: Newsday / R.A. Luckey Jr.
  • Steve Vourderis, now a co-owner of the Wonder Wheel, stands in front of the ride on May 21, 1993.
    Photo Credit: Newsday / Richard Lee
  • Betty Lind, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, with fiance Bob Olds, in front of the Wonder Wheel in Coney Island in an undated photo, just before they were married on the ride. They are the first couple married on the Wonder Wheel.
    Photo Credit: Newsday / R.A. Luckey Jr.
  • Overview of several amusement parks in the Coney Island area on June 7, 1987.
    Photo Credit: Newsday / Bruce Gilbert
  • Two youngsters build castles in the sand at Coney Island on a hot and hazy beach day on July 11, 1987.
    Photo Credit: Newsday / Oliver S. Morris
  • Nicola Kreinczes, 20 months, enjoys a train ride at Deno's Wonder Wheel Park on May 7, 1987.
    Photo Credit: Newsday / Bruce Gilbert
  • Police Athletic League kids enjoy an afternoon outing at Coney Island. on Aug. 25, 1988.
    Photo Credit: Newsday / Najlah Feanny

The Wonder Wheel was entirely refurbished in the 1980s. Here are some images from that era.

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