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By 1912, there were 54 amusement parks in Ohio. The parks came in all sizes, and featured such attractions as the Flying Ponies carousel, the Chute-the-Chutes water ride, and the Cyclone, Racer, and Dip-the-Dips roller coasters. Some, like Clevelandís White City, seemed to be courted by bad luck from the beginning, and folded after only a few disappointing seasons. Others, like Youngstownís Idora Park, enjoyed long lives and fostered beloved memories, but eventually closed down in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. A few, like Sanduskyís Cedar Point, have grown to be considered among the greatest amusement parks in the world. But most are now forgotten. Ý
About the Author
With over 200 historic images, Ohioís Amusement Parks in Vintage Postcards brings back many delightful memories of this truly American phenomenon. David W. and Diane DeMali Francis are members of the National Carousel Association, the National Amusement Park Historical Association, and the Organization of American Historians. They have published five previous books and dozens of articles on the history of amusement parks.
By 1912, there were 54 amusement parks in Ohio. The parks came in all sizes, and featured such attractions as the Flying Ponies carousel, the Chute-the-Chutes water ride, and the Cyclone, Racer, and Dip-the-Dips roller coasters. Some, like Clevelandís White City, seemed to be courted by bad luck from the beginning, and folded after only a few disappointing seasons. Others, like Youngstownís Idora Park, enjoyed long lives and fostered beloved memories, but eventually closed down in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. A few, like Sanduskyís Cedar Point, have grown to be considered among the greatest amusement parks in the world. But most are now forgotten. Ý
About the Author
With over 200 historic images, Ohioís Amusement Parks in Vintage Postcards brings back many delightful memories of this truly American phenomenon. David W. and Diane DeMali Francis are members of the National Carousel Association, the National Amusement Park Historical Association, and the Organization of American Historians. They have published five previous books and dozens of articles on the history of amusement parks.
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