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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 →

Posted in History of Amusement Parks, Uncategorized | Tagged amusement parks, Columbian Exposition, Coney Island, ferris wheel, George Ferris, George Tilyou, history, Steeplechase Park | 18 Comments

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 →

Posted in History, History of Amusement Parks, Uncategorized | Tagged amusement parks, Columbian Exposition, Coney Island, ferris wheel, history, rides, roller coaster, Sea Lion Park, Shoot the Chutes, Steeplechase Park, SwitchbackRailway, Trip to the Moon | 21 Comments

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 →

Posted in History, History of Amusement Parks | Tagged amusement parks, Bartholomew Fair, beer gardens, Columbian Exposition, fairs, ferris wheel, history, London, midway, pleasure gardens, Vauxhall Gardens, World's Fair | 23 Comments
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