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  1. Topsy (elephant) - Wikipedia

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

  2. Who Was Topsy And What Did She Have To Do With the ... - NYHistory

    When Topsy, an elephant that had served as an attraction for visitors to Coney Island in the 1890s, killed several keepers (including an abusive trainer who tried to feed her a lighted cigarette), a …

  3. The Electrocution of Topsy the Elephant - Historic Mysteries

    Apr 27, 2023 · Topsy the Elephant was executed by electrocution in 1903. Captured on film, Topsy’s death may be the first deliberate murder of an animal preserved this way.

  4. Topsy: the tragic circus elephant executed in 1903 Coney Island via ...

    Aug 15, 2025 · Coney Island holds one of America’s darkest entertainment moments from 1903. Topsy the elephant spent twenty-five years suffering abuse in circuses after being smuggled from …

  5. Topsy - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes | Oxford ...

    Definition of Topsy in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. January 4, 1903: The Worst Case Of Animal Cruelty In American History

    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 grim …

  7. Topsy | Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    TOPSY is contained in 6 matches in Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Learn definitions, uses, and phrases with topsy.

  8. Topsy (elephant) - Wikiwand

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

  9. Topsy - Wikipedia

    Look up topsy in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.

  10. Topsy's

    Our customers know it's true when we say Topsy's is the taste of tradition. Whether you choose buttery, cheesy, cinnamon-y, or caramel-y deliciousness, every bit of Topsy's takes us back to a time when …