Thrilling Rides On The Astrotower Saved For Future Generations?

Whether it’s relocated elsewhere on the boardwalk or shipped down south, the threatened Astrotower likely will be saved somehow:

Carol Hill Albert, who sold Astroland Park to Thor Equities last week, said she wants to donate the 275-foot-high “space tower” to the city so it could be moved to another part of the Coney Island boardwalk.

But if the city doesn’t accept her offer, she said, she has a buyer who wants to move it to an undisclosed amusement park somewhere down South.

“It’s a real icon for Coney Island that’s just as visible as the Parachute Jump, and it would be a real shame if it left the area,” she said.

The city’s Economic Development Corp. confirmed it received Albert’s offer and is considering it.

“The city taking ownership of the Astrotower is an interesting idea that warrants exploration, but we would first need to better understand the associated costs,” said Joshua Sirefman, interim president of the EDC and the chairman of its Coney Island Development Corp.

Albert said she’d be willing to share relocation costs with the city.

Meanwhile, some Coney Island residents are considering pushing for landmark status for the Astrotower to ensure it stays.

Built in 1963, the ride is a rotating, glass-enclosed compartment that takes passengers to the top of the tower. It serves as a moving observatory, offering magnificent views of the ocean and city.