Waldameer Park

Waldameer Park
Author: Jim Futrell
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2013
Genre: History
ISBN: 0738598372

Waldameer Park overlooks Lake Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania. This area has been a popular retreat for people since opening in 1896. As one of the last surviving trolley parks in America, Waldameer Park has a story of growth and survival. Originally, the park s main attraction was its beach on the lake; it was a popular destination in Erie for people to go and escape the heat of summer. Over the years, Waldameer Park changed significantly. In the early 20th century, rides like Dip the Dips, Ravine Flyer, and Mill Run grew to be the main attractions at the park. Over the past three decades, Waldameer Park has grown into a modern amusement park, while maintaining its beloved nostalgic atmosphere. Today, visitors cool off in the Water World water park and enjoy thrill rides like the Comet, Steel Dragon, X-scream, and Ravine Flyer II."

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.

Erie, Pa and Presque Isle State Park Facts and Legends

Erie, Pa and Presque Isle State Park Facts and Legends
Author: Susan L. Duda
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2015-07-21
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1503580059

Erie, Pennsylvania and Presque Isle State Parks rich history is encapsulated in this book of facts and legends. It contains many beautiful pictures of Eries heritage and is in bullet format to make for easy reading. If you are looking for entertainment, this book highlights many cultural activities Erie has to offer.

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.

Roller Coasters

Roller Coasters
Author: Todd H. Throgmorton
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2016-04-30
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1476622116

In its fourth edition, this exhaustive guide to roller coasters in the United States and Canada also provides a history of coaster evolution (from the 16th century) and a look into the future of coaster technology and design. The book lists by state or province more than 700 coasters at more than 160 amusement and theme parks. Each entry includes contact information along with summaries of each coaster's origins, features and history. There are six appendices: famous coaster designers, the longest wood and steel coasters in North America, a coaster census by state or province, a chronology of wooden roller coasters still in operation, interesting amusement park and coaster facts, and a guide to the alpine coasters at winter resorts in the U.S. and Canada.

Amusement Parks

Amusement Parks
Author: Jim Hillman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 119
Release: 2013-05-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 0747813582

From Jones's Woods, America's first amusement resort, to Coney Island during the golden age of the mid-1900s, and well beyond into the twenty-first century, the thrills of the amusement park have been a treasured part of childhood for Americans from coast to coast. Though many of the country's grand amusement treasures have now vanished, and many other parks are struggling for survival, their memory and legacy are very much alive: there will be a fascination with these American classics as long as the clatter of the old coaster cars and the thumping of the carousel band organ remains. Through thoroughly researched text and historic images, Amusement Parks author and park enthusiast Jim Hillman captures the sights, smells, and continuing vitality of a grand American tradition.

Report

Report
Author: Pennsylvania. Department of Health
Publisher:
Total Pages: 888
Release: 1916
Genre: Pennsylvania
ISBN: