Ohio's Amusement Parks in Vintage Postcards (OH)

by David W. Francis, Diane Francis

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 Cleveland's White City, seemed to be courted by bad luck from the beginning, and folded after only a few disappointing seasons. Others, like Youngstown's Idora Park, enjoyed long lives and fostered beloved memories, but eventually closed down in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. A few, like Sandusky's Cedar Point, have grown to be considered among the greatest amusement parks in the world. But most are now forgotten.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published August 26, 2002

Reviews

[Henry Kline · Rating 4 out of 5]

A unique slice of US history with great pictures and details.

[Cathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love this little, but so educational book. My dad's employer acquired tickets to Cedar Point some years and they were gifted to employees and their families.
Big, big difference from CP of the 60s and now. I must have been 7 or 8 years old at my first visit.

I recall much construction, but they managed to integrate fun things, we were riding the train and some people dressed as cowboys and their lovely gals were seated on the train, several rows in front of us.

Thru out the park, there were dirt piles along the tracks due to the construction, when suddenly a group of horses and their riders appeared over the crest of those piles of dirt. Gun fire ensued! The train was being robbed, thank goodness for the 'good' cowboys in our car! The train robbers were killed and we went safely on our way!