Hot dog on a "tray"-lor, on its way to a new home in Bailey.

The famous Coney Island Boardwalk (hot dog stand) in Aspen Park, Colorado was moved to Bailey, Colo. See the June and November 2007 updates on page 5.

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ColoradoRick > Coney Island restaurant in Aspen Park, Colorado in July 2005. Serving hot dogs (of course), hamburgers, ice cream and more. Aspen Park is not "Aspen," Colo.

ColoradoRick > Rick & Wendy's cousins enjoying the fine outdoor cuisine in the bright July (2005) sun. Aspen Park is in the foothills, southwest of Denver.

ColoradoRick > Several miles toward Denver from Aspen Park, at Tiny Town, is the tiny version of Coney Island, on the right side of the railroad tracks.

ColoradoRick > The bun's bum. The not so flattering view of the 34 ft bun holding a 42 ft hot dog!

ColoradoRick > Saturday, March 18th, 2006, Coney Island is loaded onto a truck and hits the road, bound for Bailey, Colo., about 20 miles deeper into the mountains.

ColoradoRick > This is the Coney Island Run -- a hastily arranged drive to witness (and participate in) the move of the famous hot dog buiding. The MINIs surrounded and gave chase to the famous hot dog. We might even be on The History Channel!

ColoradoRick > This is one fast dog! We pulled over and let the dog go by as we snapped a few quick photos. This is the 3rd move in 36 years.

ColoradoRick > Go dog go! The first location was on West Colfax, in Denver in 1966. The dog was brought to Aspen Park in 1970.

Hot dog on a "tray"-lor, on its way to a new home in Bailey.

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