PTC Carousels

PTC Carousels
Author: Richard A. Gardner (Ph. D.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2012
Genre: Merry-go-round
ISBN: 9780982546857

Art of the Carousel

Art of the Carousel
Author: Charlotte Dinger
Publisher:
Total Pages: 232
Release: 1983
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Accompanied by over 400 color photographs, a guide to the art of the carousel, or merry-go-round, traces its development by describing style variations and identifiable features of carousel animals produced by the major American carving companies; and includes descriptions and illustrations of restoration techniques; advice on buying, shipping and insuring carousel animals, and a census of operating carousels in the United States and Canada.

The American Amusement Park

The American Amusement Park
Author: Dale Samuelson
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2001
Genre: Amusement parks
ISBN: 0760309817

A photographic retrospective covers more than 100 years of images from the history of the American amusement park.

Grab the Brass Ring

Grab the Brass Ring
Author: Anne Dion Hinds
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 168
Release: 1990
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

The author traces the merry-go-round's history from its heyday at the turn of the century to the present day. 150 full-color photographs.

Crystal Beach

Crystal Beach
Author: Erno Rossi
Publisher: Seventy Seven Publishing
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2005
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780920926048

The American Dream came true in Canada as U.S. entrepreneurs converted a wilderness lakeshore into the Crystal Beach amusement park. An excursion to Crystal Beach meant a trip on the Canadiana or one of the other ferries that whisked eager Americans over the border. Once inside the park, visitors experienced unforgettable sights, smells and thrills.

Theme Park Babylon

Theme Park Babylon
Author: Dale M. Brumfield
Publisher: Hjh Media
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2019-09-23
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 9780578570297

The March 27, 1980 opening of Burkewood Fun Park's 30th season disintegrates from happy anticipation into an inexplicable morass of sabotaged rides, near-drownings, nitwit managerial decisions, tainted food and freak accidents, as experienced by a brand new employee on his first day.

Amusement Parks of Pennsylvania

Amusement Parks of Pennsylvania
Author: Jim Futrell
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2002
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9780811726719

A comprehensive guide to 13 parks in the state, complete with information on rides and attractions. Packed with vintage postcard images and photos.