| Dutch Wonderland Contributor(s): Dennison, Austen (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467122858 ISBN-13: 9781467122856 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) - Performing Arts | Business Aspects - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) |
| Dewey: 791.068 |
| LCCN: 2014945554 |
| Series: Images of Modern America |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.6" W x 9.2" (0.60 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Dutch Wonderland's story began with Earl Clark, a local potato broker and hotel owner who saw the need for an attraction in the Lancaster area that would appeal to children. After almost nine months of construction, Clark officially opened Dutch Wonderland to the public on May 20, 1963. Like most parks, Dutch Wonderland started out small, but it soon became one of the biggest attractions in the area. Many groundbreaking changes were made to the park throughout its first years of operation, including the addition of a monorail, the International Botanical Gardens, and a wax museum based on the history of the Lancaster area. The 1990s saw the addition of two roller coasters: the Sky Princess and the Joust. For over 50 years, Dutch Wonderland has prided itself as one of the best family parks in the country. Dutch Wonderland will take readers down memory lane, telling the story of the park through images from its colorful history. |
Contributor Bio(s): Dennison, Austen: - Austen Dennison is an amusement park enthusiast and historian with a degree in art and design. He is also a collector of amusement park items and hopes to soon open a museum. Throughout the years, he has always felt a special connection to Dutch Wonderland and its rich history. |