Lost Amusement Parks Of The North Jersey Shore
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Lost Amusement Parks Of The North Jersey Shore
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Author : Rick Geffken and George Severini
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2017
Lost Amusement Parks Of The North Jersey Shore written by Rick Geffken and George Severini and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with History categories.
"The Jersey Shore has always attracted people seeking relief from summer heat and humidity. Long before Europeans came here, the native Lenape clammed, fished, and played games on the beach and in the surf. These original people could scarcely have imagined that, by the end of the 19th century, the 120-mile-long coastline of New Jersey would be dotted with amusement parks featuring gentle kiddie car rides, terrifying roller coasters, merry-go-rounds, and fast-food emporiums. James Bradley in Asbury Park and William Sandlass Jr. in Highland Beach created mass entertainment for hundreds of thousands of people. Their seaside recreation centers, along with those in Long Branch, Bradley Beach, Pleasure Bay, and others, endured for years but are just fond and fading memories today."--Page [4] of cover.
Lost Amusement Parks Of The North Jersey Shore
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Author : Rick Geffken
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2017-03-27
Lost Amusement Parks Of The North Jersey Shore written by Rick Geffken and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-27 with Photography categories.
The Jersey Shore has always attracted people seeking relief from summer heat and humidity. Long before Europeans came here, the native Lenape clammed, fished, and played games on the beach and in the surf. These original people could scarcely have imagined that, by the end of the 19th century, the 120-mile-long coastline of New Jersey would be dotted with amusement parks featuring gentle kiddie car rides, terrifying roller coasters, merry-go-rounds, and fast-food emporiums. James Bradley in Asbury Park and William Sandlass Jr. in Highland Beach created mass entertainment for hundreds of thousands of people. Their seaside recreation centers, along with those in Long Branch, Bradley Beach, Pleasure Bay, and others, endured for years but are just fond and fading memories today.
Sandy Hook S Lost Highland Beach Resort
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Author : Susan Sandlass Gardiner
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2020-10-12
Sandy Hook S Lost Highland Beach Resort written by Susan Sandlass Gardiner and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-12 with History categories.
Built by William Sandlass during the Golden Age of the Jersey Shore, the Highland Beach excursion resort was an iconic landmark for more than seven decades. The resort put Sandy Hook on the map, as hordes of tourists were brought by trains, ferries and automobiles to soak up the sun and enjoy the plentiful amusements. At the once magical playground enjoyed by so many, the families dined and relaxed at Sandlass' Surf House and Basket Pavilion in the 1890s. Teenagers rocked away the night in the resort's Bamboo Room in the 1950s. Meet the characters who shaped the land and had the vision for a storied resort wiped away by time, technology and politics. Author Susan Sandlass Gardiner charts the rise and fall of Sandy Hook's historic resort paradise.
Hidden History Of Monmouth County
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Author : Rick Geffken and Muriel J. Smith, Forewords by Allan Dean & Christina Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2019
Hidden History Of Monmouth County written by Rick Geffken and Muriel J. Smith, Forewords by Allan Dean & Christina Johnson and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with History categories.
Monmouth County's past encompasses more than just sandy beaches and rural farm life. George Washington fought at the Battle of Monmouth as the region played a pivotal role in the birth of the republic. Henry Hudson anchored off Monmouth's shores in 1609 and was the first European to meet with the Lenape Native Americans there. A gun barrel of the USS New Jersey, the most decorated battleship in American history, was painstakingly transported to Battery Lewis, a fortification built along the county's highlands to protect New York Harbor during World War II. Bruce Springsteen elevated Asbury Park and the Stone Pony into a national music destination, and he remains the unofficial poet laureate of the Jersey Shore. Authors Rick Geffken and Muriel J. Smith highlight compelling stories of the seaside county's four-hundred-year history.
Lost Amusement Parks Of New York City
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Author : Barbara Gottlock
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2013-08-20
Lost Amusement Parks Of New York City written by Barbara Gottlock and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-20 with Travel categories.
A historical tour of fun and frolic in the five boroughs—including photos from the good old days. Coney Island is an iconic symbol of turn-of-the-century New York—but many other amusement parks have thrilled the residents of the five boroughs. Strategically placed at the end of trolley lines, railways, public beaches, and waterways, these playgrounds for the rich and poor alike first appeared in 1767. From humble beginnings, they developed into huge sites like Fort George, Manhattan’s massive amusement complex. Each park was influenced by the culture and eclectic tastes of its owners and patrons—from the wooden coasters at Staten Island’s Midland Beach to beer gardens on Queens’ North Beach and fireworks blasting from the Bronx’s Starlight Park. As real estate became more valuable, these parks disappeared. With this historical tour, you can rediscover the thrills of the past from the lost amusement parks of New York City.
Lost Amusement Parks
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Author : John Sublett
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2014-10-20
Lost Amusement Parks written by John Sublett and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-20 with categories.
Establishment of railroad service to Staten Island's South Beach and Midland Beach areas in 1882 set off a wave of development. Hotels, dance halls, concessions, carousels, roller coasters, beer gardens, shooting galleries, bathing pavilions, theaters and Ferris wheels sprung up at both places. By 1890, ferries, trains and trolleys were filled to capacity with vacationers and day-trippers trying to reach Staten Island beaches. In the 1920's, Staten Island beaches saw as many as 40,000 people each day during the summer months. A boardwalk was built in 1892 followed in 1906 by an amusement area called "Happyland". Taking full advantage of the summer closings of most Broadway theaters, Happyland's amusements, stage productions, and vaudeville shows attracted thirty-thousand visitors on opening day. It was a large park and lasted until 1927. This book also include the amusements that were on Sand Lane, South Beach, which included, The South Beach Amusement Park, Beachland Arcade and The Fun House. Included are over 140 historical photographs of all the amusement parks.
Lost Amusement Parks Of New York City
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Author : Wesley Gottlock
language : en
Publisher: Lost
Release Date : 2013
Lost Amusement Parks Of New York City written by Wesley Gottlock and has been published by Lost this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with History categories.
"The book emphasizes the rise and fall of amusement parks in New York City from the turn of the 20th century through the 1960s, which had unique histories and fond memories of their own and the fearless entrepreneurs who created them. Many of the special attractions in these parks appealed to the city's burgeoning population during this period"--
Lost Amusement Parks Of Kentuckiana
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Author : Carrie Cooke Ketterman
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2019-03-25
Lost Amusement Parks Of Kentuckiana written by Carrie Cooke Ketterman and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-25 with History categories.
Once upon a time, the banks of the Ohio River provided an ideal location where amusement parks thrived - the area simply known as "Kentuckiana!" Picnic grounds flourished and steamboat travel was abundant at the coast the Ohio River known as "Kentuckiana." Popular amusement parks such as Glenwood Park, Rose Island, White City, Fontaine Ferry, and Kiddieland welcomed visitors as early as 1902, and the more successful parks continued to operate well into the 1960s. Visitors to these parks enjoyed steamboat excursions, live music, rides, games, picnics, sporting events, and more. These parks were not only for amusement seekers but also for keen businessmen like David Rose, who purchased Fern Grove in 1923 and renamed the park Rose Island. Transportation businesses thrived, with steamboats like the Idlewild (now the Belle of Louisville) providing regular transportation to the parks along the Ohio River. In addition to an increase in river traffic, companies like the New Albany Traction Company purchased the area that would become Glenwood Park from the well-known Beharrel family, of New Albany, Indiana, and provided rail transportation to their park.
Abandoned Amusement Parks
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Author : Dinah Williams
language : en
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
Release Date : 2013-08-01
Abandoned Amusement Parks written by Dinah Williams and has been published by Bearport Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
There is something both sad and creepy about an abandoned amusement park. Perhaps it’s because a place that was once packed with fun seekers has become slowly choked with weeds. Or maybe it’s because the sound of kids’ excited laughter has been replaced with the quiet creaking of rusted rides. When the only visitors are the spirits of those who died there long ago, an amusement park can be a scary place to visit. Among the 11 amusement parks in this book, children will discover a roller coaster left to rot after nearly killing its passengers, a theme park that is now home to alligators and snakes, and the ghost of a man who is still trying to take a ride on a Ferris wheel that stopped working years ago. The haunting photographs and chilling nonfiction text will keep children turning the pages to discover more spooky stories.
Lost Amusement Parks Of The Hudson Valley
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Author : Wesley Gottlock
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Lost Amusement Parks Of The Hudson Valley written by Wesley Gottlock and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Amusement parks categories.