Coney Island Boardwalk

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.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:27 -0800

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.

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

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:29 -0800

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.

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.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:44:07 -0800

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.

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

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:30 -0800

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

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.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:49 -0800

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.

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 ...

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:49 -0800

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 ...

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.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:51 -0800

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.

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

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:52 -0800

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.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:54 -0800

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

Heading west (actually south on Highway 285). There is a 900 ft elevation drop during the last two miles to Bailey.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:55 -0800

ColoradoRick
Heading west (actually south on Highway 285). There is a 900 ft elevation drop during the last two miles to Bailey.

The hot dog, as it makes its way further down the road. Photo by David Bierbaumer.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:11:23 -0800

ColoradoRick
The hot dog, as it makes its way further down the road. Photo by David Bierbaumer.

Even from far, the hot dog looks still looks super-sized. Photo by David Bierbaumer.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:11:23 -0800

ColoradoRick
Even from far, the hot dog looks still looks super-sized. Photo by David Bierbaumer.

It's not all downhill to Bailey. Photo by David Bierbaumer.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:11:24 -0800

ColoradoRick
It's not all downhill to Bailey. Photo by David Bierbaumer.

Coney Island trucking along Highway 285. Photo by David Bierbaumer.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:11:24 -0800

ColoradoRick
Coney Island trucking along Highway 285. Photo by David Bierbaumer.

Coney Island arrives in Bailey, Colo. Located about 1/2 mile from the center of Bailey, along the South Fork of the South Platte River.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:04 -0800

ColoradoRick
Coney Island arrives in Bailey, Colo. Located about 1/2 mile from the center of Bailey, along the South Fork of the South Platte River.

The intrepid MINI drivers ready to take a closer look.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:06 -0800

ColoradoRick
The intrepid MINI drivers ready to take a closer look.

The dog arrives at its new Bailey home.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:07 -0800

ColoradoRick
The dog arrives at its new Bailey home.

Getting the dog into position.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:09 -0800

ColoradoRick
Getting the dog into position.

Local, Denver and The History Channel media were on hand. This is big news!

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:11 -0800

ColoradoRick
Local, Denver and The History Channel media were on hand. This is big news!

Can't wait until those doors are opened, sometime around June 1st, 2006.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:12 -0800

ColoradoRick
Can't wait until those doors are opened, sometime around June 1st, 2006.

Wendy takes a closer look.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:13 -0800

ColoradoRick
Wendy takes a closer look.

The back side of the giant bun.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:14 -0800

ColoradoRick
The back side of the giant bun.

The property deal was closed only one day before the move. This is the original Coney Island sign (see the first photo).

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:15 -0800

ColoradoRick
The property deal was closed only one day before the move. This is the original Coney Island sign (see the first photo).

Getting the truck ready for the lift.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:16 -0800

ColoradoRick
Getting the truck ready for the lift.

The grand opening is expected within a month or so. I could swear that the smell of hot dogs, hamburgers and fries was in the air.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:18 -0800

ColoradoRick
The grand opening is expected within a month or so. I could swear that the smell of hot dogs, hamburgers and fries was in the air.

Looks like this building has been tagged with a MINI5280.org business card. (Rick?)

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:19 -0800

ColoradoRick
Looks like this building has been tagged with a MINI5280.org business card. (Rick?)

One of the two new owners, Ron Aigner (center) of this historically registered building.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:20 -0800

ColoradoRick
One of the two new owners, Ron Aigner (center) of this historically registered building.

Relish, mustard, wienie and a little plaster.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:21 -0800

ColoradoRick
Relish, mustard, wienie and a little plaster.

The rear of the building has seen better days.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:22 -0800

ColoradoRick
The rear of the building has seen better days.

Just a little bit of wear and tear.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:22 -0800

ColoradoRick
Just a little bit of wear and tear.

Not bad for a 35 year old building, right?

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:23 -0800

ColoradoRick
Not bad for a 35 year old building, right?

The onlookers having a good time on this sunny, almost Spring day.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:24 -0800

ColoradoRick
The onlookers having a good time on this sunny, almost Spring day.

Getting the crane in position for the 34 ft long bun with its 42 ft long weenie.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:26 -0800

ColoradoRick
Getting the crane in position for the 34 ft long bun with its 42 ft long weenie.

About to lift the 14 ton hot dog.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:58 -0800

ColoradoRick
About to lift the 14 ton hot dog.

The hot dog rests on an iron structure.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:44:00 -0800

ColoradoRick
The hot dog rests on an iron structure.

Hot dog on the brain.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:44:01 -0800

ColoradoRick
Hot dog on the brain.

Up, off the hot dog tray-lor.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:44:01 -0800

ColoradoRick
Up, off the hot dog tray-lor.

The flying hot dog.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:44:02 -0800

ColoradoRick
The flying hot dog.

The tray-lor moves out from under the dog.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:44:04 -0800

ColoradoRick
The tray-lor moves out from under the dog.

Lowering 14 tons of hot dog to the ground.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:44:05 -0800

ColoradoRick
Lowering 14 tons of hot dog to the ground.

The temporary location, until the foundation is ready.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:44:06 -0800

ColoradoRick
The temporary location, until the foundation is ready.

And the crowd goes wild!

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:40 -0800

ColoradoRick
And the crowd goes wild!

This hot dog is on a bed of Kentucky Blue Grass.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:41 -0800

ColoradoRick
This hot dog is on a bed of Kentucky Blue Grass.

The rear view. The hot dog will be turned around and placed on a foundation near an existing building, showing its good side later.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:43 -0800

ColoradoRick
The rear view. The hot dog will be turned around and placed on a foundation near an existing building, showing its good side later.

Coney Island in the mountains of Colorado.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:45 -0800

ColoradoRick
Coney Island in the mountains of Colorado.

The grounded dog.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:46 -0800

ColoradoRick
The grounded dog.

The good side of the hot dog (minus the sign, for now).

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:46 -0800

ColoradoRick
The good side of the hot dog (minus the sign, for now).

Wendy secures her place in line.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:47 -0800

ColoradoRick
Wendy secures her place in line.

Mmmmmm. Giant hot dog...

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:39 -0800

ColoradoRick
Mmmmmm. Giant hot dog...

Here's one for The History Channel.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:36 -0800

ColoradoRick
Here's one for The History Channel.

And another.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:37 -0800

ColoradoRick
And another.

Fresh grilled hot dogs passed out to only the luckiest ones.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:30 -0800

ColoradoRick
Fresh grilled hot dogs passed out to only the luckiest ones.

Rick likes them burnt!

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:31 -0800

ColoradoRick
Rick likes them burnt!

The owners pop a bottle of bubbly after the hot dog is lowered off the tray-lor.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:32 -0800

ColoradoRick
The owners pop a bottle of bubbly after the hot dog is lowered off the tray-lor.

The crane and truck crew congratulate each other at the conclusion of the move. No mustard or relish was spilled in the moving of this big dog.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:33 -0800

ColoradoRick
The crane and truck crew congratulate each other at the conclusion of the move. No mustard or relish was spilled in the moving of this big dog.

The temporary location of the hot dog and the sign, which was removed during transit. We'll be back for the grand re-opening!

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:43:33 -0800

ColoradoRick
The temporary location of the hot dog and the sign, which was removed during transit. We'll be back for the grand re-opening!

Rick & Wendy make the cover of the March 22nd Columbine Courier, a weekly community newspaper.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 21:50:03 -0800

ColoradoRick
Rick & Wendy make the cover of the March 22nd Columbine Courier, a weekly community newspaper.

The Courier article continues. Notice Jon L's MINI Cooper following the dog (behind the escort vehicle). Seven MINI Coopers from the MINI5280 club followed the dog for awhile. We'll probably ...

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 21:58:45 -0800

ColoradoRick
The Courier article continues. Notice Jon L's MINI Cooper following the dog (behind the escort vehicle). Seven MINI Coopers from the MINI5280 club followed the dog for awhile. We'll probably ...

Rick and Wendy make the cover of another paper, second in the same week. This is the High Timber Times, March 23rd, from the same publisher as the Columbine Courier.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 21:58:47 -0800

ColoradoRick
Rick and Wendy make the cover of another paper, second in the same week. This is the High Timber Times, March 23rd, from the same publisher as the Columbine Courier.

The Times contains an additional article about the history of Coney Island. The online Denver Post article from the day after the move: http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_3617198#

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 21:58:48 -0800

ColoradoRick
The Times contains an additional article about the history of Coney Island. The online Denver Post article from the day after the move: http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_3617198#

Last page of the High Timer Times...

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 21:58:50 -0800

ColoradoRick
Last page of the High Timer Times...

The foundation and infrastructure (water, electricity, etc) has been built and the hot dog has been turned around and placed in its permanent location! It's been refurbished without losing a ...

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:55:16 -0700

ColoradoRick
The foundation and infrastructure (water, electricity, etc) has been built and the hot dog has been turned around and placed in its permanent location! It's been refurbished without losing a ...

The owner assured us that Coney Island would be open for business soon! We'll keep checking and be the first ones in line!

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:55:25 -0700

ColoradoRick
The owner assured us that Coney Island would be open for business soon! We'll keep checking and be the first ones in line!

The boardwalk leads right to the hot dog, as it should. The Coney Island theme is evident.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:55:21 -0700

ColoradoRick
The boardwalk leads right to the hot dog, as it should. The Coney Island theme is evident.

The MINIs can't wait to come back and eat!

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:55:18 -0700

ColoradoRick
The MINIs can't wait to come back and eat!

Watch for more updates...

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:55:22 -0700

ColoradoRick
Watch for more updates...

Update June 10, 2007! Coming home from the Western Slope Ride, we stopped at the new home of Coney Island to check the progress. Lots!

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:55:12 -0700

ColoradoRick
Update June 10, 2007! Coming home from the Western Slope Ride, we stopped at the new home of Coney Island to check the progress. Lots!

Update Nov. 17, 2007. Coney Island opened July 4th, 2007!

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 07:16:15 -0800

ColoradoRick
Update Nov. 17, 2007. Coney Island opened July 4th, 2007!

MINI5280 members finally made time in their busy schedule to drive to Bailey for lunch at Coney Island Boardwalk, just outside of Bailey, Colo.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 07:16:08 -0800

ColoradoRick
MINI5280 members finally made time in their busy schedule to drive to Bailey for lunch at Coney Island Boardwalk, just outside of Bailey, Colo.

Nothing beats a foot long hotdog outside in the cool (almost cold) mountains, after an exhilarating drive to Bailey "the back way."

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 07:16:05 -0800

ColoradoRick
Nothing beats a foot long hotdog outside in the cool (almost cold) mountains, after an exhilarating drive to Bailey "the back way."

Coney Island Boardwalk offers tasty burgers and, of course, hot dogs with anything you want on it!

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 07:16:13 -0800

ColoradoRick
Coney Island Boardwalk offers tasty burgers and, of course, hot dogs with anything you want on it!

The MINI5280 drivers and passenges enjoying lunch outside.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 07:16:11 -0800

ColoradoRick
The MINI5280 drivers and passenges enjoying lunch outside.

Coney Island Boardwalk is along the banks of the South Fork of the South Platte River, near Bailey, Colorado, about 35 miles southwest of Denver.

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 07:16:20 -0800

ColoradoRick
Coney Island Boardwalk is along the banks of the South Fork of the South Platte River, near Bailey, Colorado, about 35 miles southwest of Denver.

Nine MINIs participated in the MINI5280 Coney Island Run (11/17/07).

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 07:16:23 -0800

ColoradoRick
Nine MINIs participated in the MINI5280 Coney Island Run (11/17/07).

MINIs and motors in the parking lot of Coney Island Boardwalk. We'll be back!

nobody@smugmug.com (ColoradoRick) — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 07:16:18 -0800

ColoradoRick
MINIs and motors in the parking lot of Coney Island Boardwalk. We'll be back!