Author: Jim Futrell
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439643210
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
One of the oldest amusement parks in the United States, and one of the last surviving "trolley parks," Waldameer Park has provided generations with fun-filled afternoons. Originally beginning as a picnic area known as Hoffman's Grove on the banks of Lake Erie in Northwestern Pennsylvania, the Erie Electric Motor Company leased the park in 1896 and renamed it "Waldameer," translated literally as "Woods by the Sea" in German. A trolley park's main purpose was to entice people to ride the new-fangled trolley car on the weekends, and Waldameer accomplished that in spades. Initially, the park's main attraction was its beach on the lake, a popular destination for people to go and escape the heat of summer, but over the years, Waldameer Park changed and grew 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.
Waldameer Park
Author: Jim Futrell
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439643210
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
One of the oldest amusement parks in the United States, and one of the last surviving "trolley parks," Waldameer Park has provided generations with fun-filled afternoons. Originally beginning as a picnic area known as Hoffman's Grove on the banks of Lake Erie in Northwestern Pennsylvania, the Erie Electric Motor Company leased the park in 1896 and renamed it "Waldameer," translated literally as "Woods by the Sea" in German. A trolley park's main purpose was to entice people to ride the new-fangled trolley car on the weekends, and Waldameer accomplished that in spades. Initially, the park's main attraction was its beach on the lake, a popular destination for people to go and escape the heat of summer, but over the years, Waldameer Park changed and grew 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.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439643210
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
One of the oldest amusement parks in the United States, and one of the last surviving "trolley parks," Waldameer Park has provided generations with fun-filled afternoons. Originally beginning as a picnic area known as Hoffman's Grove on the banks of Lake Erie in Northwestern Pennsylvania, the Erie Electric Motor Company leased the park in 1896 and renamed it "Waldameer," translated literally as "Woods by the Sea" in German. A trolley park's main purpose was to entice people to ride the new-fangled trolley car on the weekends, and Waldameer accomplished that in spades. Initially, the park's main attraction was its beach on the lake, a popular destination for people to go and escape the heat of summer, but over the years, Waldameer Park changed and grew 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
Author: Jim Futrell
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811726719
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to 13 parks in the state, complete with information on rides and attractions. Packed with vintage postcard images and photos.
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811726719
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to 13 parks in the state, complete with information on rides and attractions. Packed with vintage postcard images and photos.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Author: Library of Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1672
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1672
Book Description
The American Amusement Park
Author: Dale Samuelson
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 0760309817
Category : Amusement parks
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
A photographic retrospective covers more than 100 years of images from the history of the American amusement park.
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 0760309817
Category : Amusement parks
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
A photographic retrospective covers more than 100 years of images from the history of the American amusement park.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Author: Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1924
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1924
Book Description
Roller Coasters
Author: Todd H. Throgmorton
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476622116
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
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.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476622116
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
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.
Report
Author: Pennsylvania. Department of Health
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pennsylvania
Languages : en
Pages : 1046
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pennsylvania
Languages : en
Pages : 1046
Book Description
The Pennsylvania Medical Journal
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 982
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 982
Book Description
Seasons
Author: Daniel Erdely
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
About the Book Seasons, an embellished autobiography, is a story of growing up and learning to recognize the value of all kinds of people. The humor is seen through the eyes of an old man looking back at the foibles and follies of youth, along with the sadness of failing to appreciate true friendship. Operating his beloved Comet roller coaster is symbolic of Erdely’s life journey. He hopes in some way his story will help others see the worth and uniqueness of people, regardless of how they look or where they come from. About the Author Daniel Erdely was blessed to be raised by devoted and loving parents with the added bonus of a close extended family. His education was through wonderful nuns, the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, and the opportunity of going to Cathedral prep school and then to Gannon University. After earning his master’s degree from Temple University, he taught for four years in Philadelphia and then thirty years in the Cherry Hill, New Jersey schools. He has been married to his wonderful spouse Diane for fifty-three years and they live in Florida. They have traveled together extensively in pursuit of birds, gaining the friendship of birding experts from Cape May, NJ to Costa Rica, Panama, Columbia, and beyond. Their two Cardigan Corgis, Moto and Kellie, add joy to their lives.
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
About the Book Seasons, an embellished autobiography, is a story of growing up and learning to recognize the value of all kinds of people. The humor is seen through the eyes of an old man looking back at the foibles and follies of youth, along with the sadness of failing to appreciate true friendship. Operating his beloved Comet roller coaster is symbolic of Erdely’s life journey. He hopes in some way his story will help others see the worth and uniqueness of people, regardless of how they look or where they come from. About the Author Daniel Erdely was blessed to be raised by devoted and loving parents with the added bonus of a close extended family. His education was through wonderful nuns, the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, and the opportunity of going to Cathedral prep school and then to Gannon University. After earning his master’s degree from Temple University, he taught for four years in Philadelphia and then thirty years in the Cherry Hill, New Jersey schools. He has been married to his wonderful spouse Diane for fifty-three years and they live in Florida. They have traveled together extensively in pursuit of birds, gaining the friendship of birding experts from Cape May, NJ to Costa Rica, Panama, Columbia, and beyond. Their two Cardigan Corgis, Moto and Kellie, add joy to their lives.
Where to Weekend Around Ohio
Author: Mary Beth Bohman
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 1400013046
Category : Ohio
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Where to Weekend Around Ohio includes: Ohio Zanesville; Hocking Hills; Wayne National Forest; Ohio River Towns (Southeast); Cincinnati Highlights; King's Island; Waynesville and Caesar's State Park; Serpent Mound and Chillicothe; Point Pleasant and Ohio River Towns; Columbus Highlights; West Liberty and the Ohio Caverns; Cleveland Highlights; Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area; Amish Country; Western Reserve; NE Coast of Lake Erie; Sea World of Ohio & Six Flags of Ohio; NW Coast of Lake Erie; Cedar Point; Lake Erie Isles; Grand Lake - St. Mary State Park Kentucky Kentucky Bluegrass Country and Kentucky Horse Park; Natural Bridge and Red River Gorge Indiana Metamora; Brown County (Bloomington) Pennsylvania Erie Triangle Vineyards; Allegheny National Forest Region
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 1400013046
Category : Ohio
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Where to Weekend Around Ohio includes: Ohio Zanesville; Hocking Hills; Wayne National Forest; Ohio River Towns (Southeast); Cincinnati Highlights; King's Island; Waynesville and Caesar's State Park; Serpent Mound and Chillicothe; Point Pleasant and Ohio River Towns; Columbus Highlights; West Liberty and the Ohio Caverns; Cleveland Highlights; Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area; Amish Country; Western Reserve; NE Coast of Lake Erie; Sea World of Ohio & Six Flags of Ohio; NW Coast of Lake Erie; Cedar Point; Lake Erie Isles; Grand Lake - St. Mary State Park Kentucky Kentucky Bluegrass Country and Kentucky Horse Park; Natural Bridge and Red River Gorge Indiana Metamora; Brown County (Bloomington) Pennsylvania Erie Triangle Vineyards; Allegheny National Forest Region