Which of the following statements regarding Coney Island is FALSE?
A. The park provided an escape from the genteel standards that dictated social behavior at the time.
B. The park developed a reputation for wholesome family attractions.
C. The park experienced phenomenal popularity.
D. The average daily attendance at Luna Park in 1904 was 90,000 people.
E. The park provided lavish reproductions of exotic places and spectacular adventures.
Answer: B
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