Coney Island, New York Hospital Crew and Ambulance 1961

Circa 1954 INTERNATIONAL "Metro" Ambulance and crew, outside Coney Island Hospital ER  IN 1961.

Founded in the late 19th century as a first-aid station to serve summer beach goers, Coney Island Hospital was established on its current site in 1909, and has since grown into a multi-site community medical center serving many ethnic neighborhoods.

Coney Island Hospital is the first HHC hospital to house a mosque and to serve halal food. Today this facility promotes a healthy community through its innovative adolescent medicine and Community Wellness 2000 programs.

FDNY EMS Station 43 is located on the grounds.