The 262-foot-high Parachute Jump was originally erected at the 1939-40 New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadows, Queens. It was moved to Steeplechase Park in Coney Island in 1941. Its operation is described on the New York City Parks webpage regarding the history of Steeplechase Park, "...The six-sided steel tower holds twelve drop points, accessible by six-foot steel arms. Each parachute had a seat for two hanging beneath it; riders were lifted by a cable to the top of the tower, then dropped, floating gently to the ground. Climbing to the top took roughly a minute; the descent lasted between ten and fifteen seconds." The ride ceased operation in 1964. The Coney Island History Project organization has noted that no deaths or serious injuries occurred on the ride. In 1980 the Jump was placed on the National Register of Historical Places. In 1989, it was designated a City landmark.
