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OF BALTIMORE by John P Coleman This beautifully illustrated 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 recognise such popular
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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. In total 14 parks are documented, complete with a detailed history of the sites they were built on, the owners behind their inception, the individuals and companies who provided the rides and attractions, and the people that happily travelled by boat, streetcar, train and automobile to reach these fun destinations. Author John P Coleman is a member of the (US)
National Amusement Park Historical Association. His work, published in paperback, consists of 252 pages filled with 154 archival black and white photographs plus notes, bibliography etc.
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and Chris Mercaldo This new book in the Images of Modern America series tells the story of a unique children’s park. Since opening in 1980, Sesame Place theme park in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, has been the region’s premier destination for fun, learning and entertainment for children and adults alike. Here the original Muppets from Sesame Street created by Jim Henson as well
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as newer residents such as Elmo, Zoe, Murray and Abby Cadabby, come right out of the television and into attractions, shows, parades, meet-and-greets and more. Readers can see in vivid colour the park’s development from its early days of interactive science exhibits and discovery, its growth and addition of watery fun, to more recent rides and attractions. Authors Guy Hutchinson, a theme park writer and broadcaster, and Chris Mercaldo, a theme park and attraction designer, are both avid Sesame Place fans who grew up visiting the park in different eras. Accompanying their text is a foreword by Sesame Place president Bob Caruso and 160 full colour photos. The 96-page publication is a worthwhile addition to any theme park – or Sesame Street – lovers’ library.
arcadiapublishing.com 48 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2015
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