Author Archives: Ken Dowell

American Pioneers of Amusement, Part 1

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Ken Dowell

The creator of Steeplechase Park and the man who gave the Ferris wheel its name. Continue reading →

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The Early Rides: Lots of Thrills and Surely Some Spills

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Race around Coney Island on the Steeplechase and experience the Blowhole Theater. Continue reading →

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Amusement Parks: The First, the Oldest and the Long Gone

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Ken Dowell

The creation of amusement parks began in earnest in the last 19th century. Changes in society in the U.S. were creating a new customer base. Continue reading →

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Is Your Digital Assistant Credible Or Just a Little Creepy?

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Ken Dowell

It’s So Hard to Get Good Digital Help These Days, a Future Tense panel discussion Continue reading →

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A Night at the Drive-In

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Photos from one of the 368 remaining drive-in theaters in the U.S. Continue reading →

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Before There Were Amusement Parks

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Ken Dowell

The predecessors of amusement parks range from beer gardens to world expositions. Continue reading →

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Is it the Duomo? Or is it Lego?

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Ken Dowell

The Milan Duomo, real and imagined. Continue reading →

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Firenze 2016

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Scenes from the streets of Florence Continue reading →

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Art Florentine

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Galeria dell’Accademia, the Uffrizi and a modern sculpture garden. Continue reading →

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Rome’s Religious Footprint

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Religious structures and symbols that are part of the history of Rome. Continue reading →

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