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The Amusement Parks of My Childhood

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Where these amusement parks once stood, we now have luxury condos, luxury townhouses and luxury hi-rises. Continue reading →

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On the Salt Marsh

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Animal and plant life at the Wetlands Institute Continue reading →

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One-year-old Korean dog, rescued from meat market, finding a home in Southern California

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Adami is currently in a foster home recovering from a severe case of heartworm. Continue reading →

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Baseball, Local and Global

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Ken Dowell

The Can-Am independent baseball league hosts teams from Japan and Cuba. Continue reading →

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American Pioneers of Amusement, Part 2: The Fearless Frogman, a Collector of Human Oddities and a Roller Coaster Engineer

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Ken Dowell

One built amusement parks, one added the side show and one created the coasters. Continue reading →

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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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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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Why Are We Flying at Mid-20th Century Speeds?

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Ken Dowell

There are going to be faster options for flying. What isn’t clear is whether they will ever scale. Continue reading →

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