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Historic Amusement Parks in Baltimore - An Illustrated History (Paperback)
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Historic Amusement Parks in Baltimore - An Illustrated History (Paperback)
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This volume presents the rich history of the old amusement parks
and beach resorts frequented by Baltimoreans beginning in the 1870s
and stretching into the late 20th century. Readers may recognise
such popular amusement parks as Gwynn Oak, Carlin's, and Tolchester
Beach, and will learn about some of the more obscure places like
Frederick Road Park and Hollywood Park. Each of the major parks is
documented here, complete with a detailed history of the sites they
were built on, the creative owners behind the parks' inceptions,
the individuals and companies who provided the rides and
attractions, and, the people that happily travelled by boat,
streetcar, train and automobile to reach their favourite park or
resort. Like many sizable cities across the U.S. in the early
1900s, Baltimore offered numerous amusement parks and beach resorts
for city residents to attend. Some sprang up along the trolley
lines, others were beachside resorts typically reached by steamers
departing from Baltimore harbor. Sadly, Baltimore is no longer home
to a major amusement park. Most of the traditional amusement parks
built in the early part of 20th century have disappeared, many
falling victim to fire, changing social habits and rising land
values.
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