Historic Amusement Parks of Baltimore: An Illustrated History

by John P. Coleman

Overview

This book 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 recognize 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 traveled by boat, streetcar, train and automobile to reach their favorite park or resort.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476616483
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	04/28/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	252
Sales rank:	980,011
File size:	15 MB
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Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

John P. Coleman is a senior software engineer living in the Omaha, Nebraska, area. He is a member of the National Amusement Park Historical Association.
John P. Coleman is a senior software engineer living in the Omaha, Nebraska, area. He is a member of the National Amusement Park Historical Association.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
1. Bay Ridge
2. Bay Shore Park
3. Betterton Beach
4. Carlin’s Amusement Park
5. Carr’s Beach
6. Chesapeake Beach/Seaside Park
7. Electric Park
8. Enchanted Forest
9. Frederick Road Park
10. Gwynn Oak Amusement Park
11. Hollywood Park
12. Luna Park/Paragon Park
13. River View Amusement Park
14. Tolchester Beach
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

an in-depth, well-researched and annotated book...recommend...fun and informative”—Merry-Go-Roundup; “beautifully illustrated...a detailed history”—Park World.

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