Photograph: Brooklyn Historical Society
**Nat King Cole wax head and hands at the** Brooklyn Historical Society
Among the quirky institutions that occupied Coney Island prior to its current state of gentrification was the World in Wax Musee, owned and operated by Lillie Santangelo from the 1920s until 1984. The museum was famous for its gruesome, morbid displays, but it also exhibited likenesses of well-known figures. Crooner Nat King Cole was among the celebs featured; a wax version of his head and hands have been part of the BHS collection since 1986. *128 Pierrepont St at Clinton St, Brooklyn Heights (718-222-4111, brooklynhistory.org)*

Gawk at four pieces of city history

Learn about Manhattan's grid and Coney Island's creepy wax museum.

Tuesday March 27 2012

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