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How Amusement Parks Became Theme Parks
It took another wave of prosperity, the one following WWII, to start a new flurry of amusement park openings. Continue reading
Posted in History, History of Amusement Parks
Tagged amusement parks, Disney, Disneyland, Freedomland, history, Holidayi World, Knott's Berry Farm, theme parks, travel
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American Pioneers of Amusement, Part 2: The Fearless Frogman, a Collector of Human Oddities and a Roller Coaster Engineer
One built amusement parks, one added the side show and one created the coasters. Continue reading
American Pioneers of Amusement, Part 1
The creator of Steeplechase Park and the man who gave the Ferris wheel its name. Continue reading
The Early Rides: Lots of Thrills and Surely Some Spills
Race around Coney Island on the Steeplechase and experience the Blowhole Theater. Continue reading
Amusement Parks: The First, the Oldest and the Long Gone
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
Posted in History, Uncategorized
Tagged amusement parks, Atlantic City, Bakken, Cedar Point, Coney Island, Dreamland, history, Lake Compounce, Sea Lion Park, Steel Pier, Steeplechase Park
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Rome’s Religious Footprint
Religious structures and symbols that are part of the history of Rome. Continue reading
Rome: Magnificence in Ruin
The arches, forums and temples of Ancient Rome Continue reading
Posted in History, Travel
Tagged Circus Maximus, history, Italy, Roman Empire, Roman Forum, Rome, ruins, travel
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The Gladiators’ Stage
Rome Colosseum. A Photo Tour from Top to Bottom Continue reading
Posted in History, Travel
Tagged Colosseum, gladiators, history, Italy, Roman Empire, Rome, ruins, travel
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Wide Boys and V-Girls: A Glossary of Historical Teen Personas
During WWII with men off to war and women off to the factories Victory Girls made their contribution to the war effort by entertaining soldiers and sailors. Continue reading
Posted in History, History of Teenagers, Uncategorized
Tagged bobby soxers, Cab Calloway, flappers, history, jitterbug, Pachucos, teenage history, teenagers, victory girls, Wide boys, zazous, zoot suit
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