article_snippet: the Cyclone opened on June 26, 1927, during Coney Island's heyday as one of country's largest recreation areas.
article_snippet: An official New York City Landmark since July 12, 1988, the Cyclone was listed in the New York State Register of Historic Places on June 31, 1991, according to NYC.com.
article_snippet: NYC.com status help preserve NYC.com spot in Coney Island after Luna Park closed in 2008 and reopened as Luna Park in 2009.