Topsy (c. 1875 – January 4, 1903) was a female Asian elephant who was electrocuted at Coney Island, New York, in January 1903.

Topsy's Popcorn is a Kansas City area tradition for over 60 years. Originally opened as Patsy's, Topsy's is now proudly the oldest merchant on the Country Club Plaza. Our customers know …

It is arguably the most famous animal execution ever—the killing of Topsy the elephant at Luna Park on Coney Island in January 1903. It received national coverage in the newspapers, and …

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On January 4, 1903, one of the most disturbing events in the history of animal welfare occurred at Coney Island’s Luna Park. Topsy, a 28-year-old Asian elephant, was publicly electrocuted in a …

As the 19th century turned into the 20th, one of the biggest attractions at Coney Island's "Luna Park" was its private herd of elephants, which roamed freely. A favorite was Topsy, a three-ton …

Topsy served most of her life as a circus elephant, performing at various incarnations of the Forepaugh Circus from 1877 to 1902. She gained a bad reputation for allegedly injuring and …

Jan 4, 2017 · On this day in 1903, Topsy the elephant died of electrocution on Coney Island. Many believe Topsy was a victim of the so-called War of the Currents, the battle between …

Sep 13, 2021 · Topsy was a South Asian elephant electrocuted to death at Coney Island's Luna Park Zoo on January 4, 1903, in front of cheering crowds.

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