The Childs Building: Coney Island

The mysterious Childs Restaurant Building, with its nautical-themed terra cotta decorations, has fascinated Coney Island visitors for years.
Charles Denson 's film illustrates the structure's history and future.

[@LivingWithTheGuzmans]

My aunt worked there when it was a candy factory.

[@rag8965]

Thanks for the great historical video Charles on one of Brooklyn's great historic buildings!

[@kweenah.dknight]

This is such a great watch - thank you!

[@arizonadoowopper148]

Charles, thank you.

[@nobleroman5601]

I remember Washington baths ,,, wonderful family pool and you can get your hand stamped and go down to the beach and take a swim ,,,, and when you came back the man at the gate would take the ultra violet light and put it up to the hand that was stamped and you could go back in side and take another swim in the pool or take a steam bath and shower up , they had individual lockers you would go into and change your clothes ,,,,,, it was some place and people would know each other from going there for years and years and then they had the cyo day camp almost next door to Washington bath's, I remember my parents had me in that one year and I couldn't stand it so that was the end of the cyo day camp for me,,,,,,, so many memories . Thanks great video.

[@eyestoenvy]

Rebuilding a modern day version of Steeplechase's HUGE "Pavilion of Fun" would be the next rightful step in bringing more attractions to the seaside resort, operating year round .........

[@chrissieshen7090]

This is so well done, I really love all the photos you included of the childs building. Learned a lot from this, thank you!

[@AndyFuhrman]

Charlie....did I ever mention my mom worked on this building when it was occupied by Tell Chocolate. The made those gold coins with chocolate inside, chocolate rabbits and chick as well as marshmallow peeps.

[@glasswomanfrances]

great video!

[@Blixa6Studios]

Just learned my grandmother worked at Child’s in the 1920’s as the lead menu planner / dietitian before she got married. “Late supper” is something I can still hear her saying. :)

[@Blixa6Studios]

And this video was a great way to learn more about the history of the restaurant and the beautiful building’s own journey. Thank you!

[@edwincancelii2917]

Awesome. I love progress.

[@lousiegel7672]

Great Job!

[@501rivet]

...looks like only the facade of the building is being retained, then, new extended rear space construction. Not really a preservation.

[@greta6860]

And now it’s kitchen 21...it still has its original floors...I know this because I worked here summer 17’...I grew up in bklyn and to see it go from a homeless den to a restored restaurant was astonishing. #ConeyKidForever

[@88ntil]

Martinelli

[@landerstyle100]

what is it now? i now 21 closed

[@Tystarr]

Love it!!!

[@egorstaroverov326]

Can you make a video on the history of the steeplechase pier?

[@markrubin9449]

This building should be restored and returned to some function.

[@angelicamonk7058]

Kindly produce photos of this building in construction of it please 🙂 . There must be photos in existence.

[@bronxbearbud272]

So, can anyone take this into the present for us? The video was posted 8 years ago and the renovation work was underway. Pardon my ignorance for what exactly is out there now?

[@coneyisleps80]

You did not mention that there was a knish store there in the late 1950’s

[@williamj.s.rodriguez4761]

Coney Island needs more love again.

[@MONEYAINTATHANG100]

🧊

[@MichaelFougere]

The first ever chain restaurant.

[@landerstyle100]

whats there now? i know kitchen 21 closed

[@justvibin1263]

hey i have a island!