Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters
Roller coaster manufacturer
Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters (PTC ) is one of the oldest existing roller coaster manufacturing companies in the world. Based in Hatfield, Pennsylvania , it was established in 1904 by Henry Auchey and Chester Albright under the name Philadelphia Toboggan Company . The company manufactured carousels , wooden roller coasters, toboggans (roller coaster cars) and later, roller coaster trains.
History
The Philadelphia Toboggan Company was incorporated January 20, 1904.[1]
It built and designed roller coasters until 1979. Notable designers included Joe McKee, John A. Miller , Herbert Schmeck , Frank Hoover, and John C. Allen . When Allen retired as president in 1976, the company stopped designing roller coasters but continued to work on coaster projects until 1979 when it exited the coaster-construction industry permanently.[2]
The company manufactured carousels known for their elaborate carvings and decorations. It expanded with the acquisition of the inventory of the Dentzel Carousel Company in 1927.[3] Lead carvers included Daniel Carl Muller, Leo Zoller, John Zalar, and Frank Caretta.[4] Examples of the company's carousels (manufactured 1904–1934) exist throughout the United States.[citation needed ]
The Philadelphia Toboggan Company built the Rollo Coaster at Idlewild Park in 1938, and the carousel for the same amusement park in 1931. The company manufactured Skee Ball games from 1946 to 1977.[5] In 1926, PTC was granted a trademark on a new name, Philtobco.[citation needed ]
Flying Turns
Developed by J. Norman Bartlett and John Miller , the Flying Turns coasters came to the attention of PTC. Recognizing the ride's potential, PTC signed a licensing agreement with Bartlett and Miller to market the ride in North America—with the exception of the state of California.[6] With the arrival of the Great Depression , PTC built only one in 1931, at Rocky Point Amusement Park . The coaster was engineered by Herbert Schmeck , but experienced problems. The ride opened late in the summer and Schmeck stayed on site for some time before he was able to get the ride operating consistently. The ride was damaged beyond repair by a storm on September 21, 1938.[6]
Schmeck engineered a second Flying Turns for Hershey Park in August 1941. Due to the entry of the United States into World War II , and the resulting rationing of building materials, the roller coaster was never built. It would have been located in the park next to what is now the Wave Swinger, and part of where Comet's lift hill is located.[7] Though Bartlett and Miller went on to build several more Flying Turns-type coasters, PTC never proposed another.[6]
1990s to present
On November 27, 1991, Tom Rebbie and Bill Dauphinee purchased the Philadelphia Toboggan Company from Sam High (1934–2011), and incorporated a new company, Philadelphia Toboggan Coaster, shortly thereafter.[8] Rebbie was appointed president. In 2007 he bought out Dauphinee to become the sole owner, and changed the company's name to Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc. (PTCI). The company continues to manufacture roller coaster trains, queue gates and fin brakes.[9]
List of roller coasters
As of 2019, Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters has built 127 roller coasters around the world.[10]
PTC #
Name
Park
Country
Opened
Status
Details
1
Figure 8 Toboggan
Pine Beach Park
(Norfolk, Virginia )
United States
1904
Removed (1906 or later)
Figure eight layout. Designed by Henry B. Auchy.[11] [12]
2
Toboggan Figure 8
Vinewood Park
(Topeka, Kansas )
United States
1904
Removed
Figure eight layout. Designed by Henry B. Auchy.[13] [12]
3
Forest Toboggan
Olentangy Park
United States
1904
Removed
Designed by Henry B. Auchy. Possibly relocated from a former zoo in Columbus, Ohio . Later named the "Scenic Coaster" and "Red Devil."[14] [12]
4
Figure 8
White City
United States
1904
1912
Figure eight layout. Designed by Henry B. Auchy.[15] [12]
5
Figure Eight Toboggan
Pabst Park
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin )
United States
1904
Removed (1910 or later)
Figure eight layout. Designed by Chester E. Albright.[16] [12]
6
Toboggan Slide
Elitch Gardens (Original Location)
United States
1904
1925
[17] [12]
7
Figure Eight
Delmar Garden
(University City, Missouri )
United States
1905
Removed (1908 or later)
Figure eight layout.[18] [12]
8
Unknown
Unknown
(Fort George, New York )
United States
1905
Removed
[12]
9
Figure Eight
Euclid Beach
United States
1904
Removed
[19] [12]
10
Figure 8
Idlewood Amusement Park (Richmond, Virginia )
United States
1906
1909
Designed by Henry B. Auchy.[20] [12]
11
Forest Coaster
White City
United States
1906
Removed
Reconstructed.[12] [21]
12
Unknown
Dreamland
(Coney Island, New York )
United States
1907
1911
Designed by Chester E. Albright. Burnt down.[12]
13
Unknown
Willow Grove Park
United States
1909
Removed
Reconstructed.[12]
14
Unknown
Delmar Garden
(University City, Missouri )
United States
1910
Removed
Reconstructed.[12]
15
Unknown
Elitch Gardens
(Original Location)
United States
1910
Removed
Reconstructed.[12]
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Jack RabbitFormerly Forest Scenic Railway
Point Breeze Park
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania )
United States
1912
1923
Rebuilt and given new serial number in 1918.[22] [12]
17
Unknown
Golden City Park
(Canarsie, New York )
United States
1915
Removed
Designed by Joe A. McKee, construction supervisor Joe A. McKee.[12]
18
Unknown
Lake Orion
(Detroit, Michigan )
United States
1915
Removed
Designed by Joe A. McKee, construction supervisor C. Mitchow.[12]
19
North Wind CoasterFormerly Jack Rabbit
Luna Park
United States
1915
Removed
Designed by Joe A. McKee, construction supervisor Baker.[12] [23]
20
Jack Rabbit
Willough Beach Park
(Willoughby, Ohio )
United States
1915
1924
Designed by Joe A. McKee, construction supervisor Baker.[12] [24]
21
Unknown
Revere Beach
United States
1916
Removed
Designed by Joe A. McKee, construction supervisor Edward E. Rhoads.[12]
22
Jack Rabbit
Shellpot Park
United States
1916
Removed
Designed by Joe A. McKee, construction supervisor Austin McFadden.[12] [25]
23 / 91
Wild One Formerly Giant Coaster
Six Flags America Paragon Park
United States
1986 1917-1985
Operating
Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisor William Strickler.[12] Herbert P. Schmeck redesigned much of the ride in 1932 and assigned it a new serial number after it was destroyed by fire. It was relocated to Wild World (today known as Six Flags America ) with assistance from the Dinn Corporation in 1986.[26]
24
Forest Ride
Ross Grove / Ross Farms (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania )
United States
1917
Removed
[12] [27]
25
Unknown
Euclid Beach Park
United States
1917
Removed
[12]
26a
Jack Rabbit
Rocky Springs Park
United States
1918
Removed
[28]
27
Forest Ride
Willow Grove Park
United States
1919
Removed
[29]
28
Jack Rabbit
Clementon Park
United States
1919
Removed
Designed by John A. Miller.[30] [12]
29
Deep Dipper
Carlin's Park
United States
1919
Removed
Designed by John A. Miller.[31] [12]
30
Dips
Buckroe Beach Park
United States
1920
Removed
Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[32] [12]
31
Deep Dipper
Frederick Road Park
United States
1920
Removed
Designed by John A. Miller.[12] Destroyed by fire.[33]
32
Racer Dip
Bay Shore Park
United States
1920
Removed
Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[34] [12]
33
Mountain Dips Coaster
Rocky Glen
United States
1920
Removed
Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[35] [12] Dismantled in December 1939.
34
Alpine Dips
Sanatoga Park
United States
1921
Removed
At points referred to as Saratoga Park. Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[36] [12]
35 / 88
WildcatFormerly Thriller Formerly Wasco Dips
Enna Jettick Park / Lakeside Park
United States
1921 / 1930
1941
Designed by John A. Miller and Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisors Frank F. Hoover and Herbert P. Schmeck.[37] [12] Altered in 1930 and given a new serial number.
36
Wildcat
Merrimack Park
United States
1921
Removed
Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[38] [12]
37
Roller Coaster
Woodlawn Park
United States
1922
Removed
Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisors Herbert P. Schmeck and C.S. Ellis.[39] [12]
38
Dips
Schuylkill Park
United States
1922
Removed
Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisors Herbert P. Schmeck and L.J. Mueller.[40] [12]
39 / 97
Wildcat
Formerly Joy Ride
Hersheypark
United States
1923
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck, construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[41] [12] Renovated in 1935 and renamed Wildcat . Renovation designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover.[12] [42]
39a
Wildcat
Frederick Road Park
United States
1923
Removed
[43]
40
Ski Ride
Broad Ripple Park
United States
1924
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[44] [12]
41 / 87
Thunderhawk Formerly Coaster
Dorney Park
United States
1924 / 1930
Operating
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[45] [12] Originally out-and-back design, modified into a figure eight design for 1930 season and given new serial number.
42
Thriller
Euclid Beach
United States
1924
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[46] [12]
43
Big Roller Coaster
Memorial Park
United States
1924
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck. 66 feet, 2 inches tall.[47] [12]
44
Cyclone
Parc Belmont
Canada
1924
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck, construction supervisor H.F. Allen.[48] [12]
45
Island Flyer
Island Park
(Sunbury, Pennsylvania )
United States
1925
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[49] [12]
46 / 93
Wildcat
Bertrand Island
United States
1925
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck, construction supervisor George J. Baker.[50] [12] Underwent alterations and assigned new serial number in 1934.[12]
47
Wildcat
Shady Grove Park
United States
1925
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck, construction supervisors George J. Baker and James L. Martz. 62 feet, 11 inches tall.[51] [12]
48
Giant Roller Coaster
Lakeside Park
United States
1925
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[52] [12]
49
Wildcat
Shellpot Park
United States
1925
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck. 65 feet, 1 inch tall.[53] [12]
50
Junior Coaster
Woodlawn Park
United States
1925
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[54] [12]
51
Wildcat
Long Branch Park
United States
1926
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] [55]
52
Sky Rocket
Elitch Gardens
United States
1926
1935
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] [56] Later renovated into Wildcat (PTC serial number 98).
53
Wildcat
Coney Island
United States
1926
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] [57]
54
Twister
Coney Island
United States
1926
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] [58]
55
Kids Coaster
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
United States
1926
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] [59]
56
Wildcat
Rocky Point Park
United States
1926
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] [60]
57
Express
Brandywine Picnic Park
United States
1926
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[61] [12]
58
Wild Cat
Seabreeze Amusement Park
United States
1926
1935
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank H. Hoover. Destroyed by fire in 1935.[12] [62]
59
Wildcat
Fernbrook Park
United States
1926
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] [63] Dismantled in 1945; its wood was used to build Sterling's "Million Dollar" Coaster at Rocky Glen Park in Moosic, PA in 1946.
60
Coaster
Laurel Park
United States
1926
Removed
Designed by Herbert Paul Schmeck. Sold for lumber at end of 1935.[64]
60a / 82
Wildcat
Joyland Park
United States
1926 / 1929
1964
Conflicting reports on 1926 or 1929 opening and serial number 60a or 82.[12] [65] Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank H. Hoover.
61
Wildcat
Lake Compounce
United States
1927
Operating
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[66]
62
Twister
Croops Glen
United States
1927
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[67]
63
Wildcat
Edgewood Park
United States
1927
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Built for Thomas E. Kerstetter.[68]
64
Wild Cat
Woodside Park
United States
1927
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[69] [12]
65
Tornado
Woodside Park
United States
1927
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[70] [12]
67
Twister
Hocus Pocus Park
United States
1927
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[71] [12]
68
Twister
Lakemont Park
United States
1927
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[72] [12]
69
Wildcat
Belvedere Beach Amusement Park
United States
1927
Removed - 1940-1947
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] [73]
70
Bear Cat
Sans Souci Park
United States
1928
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] [74]
71
Twister
Warner Park
United States
1928
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] [75]
72
Wildcat
Brady Lake Park
United States
1928
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[76]
73
Wildcat
Rocky Springs Park
United States
1928
1965
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor James L. Martz.[12] Still standing but not operational from 1966 through early 1990s.[77]
74
Twister
McCullough Lake Park
United States
1928
1936
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor George J. Baker.[12] [78]
75
Zip
White City (Shrewsbury, Massachusetts )
United States
1928
1951
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] [79]
76
Wildcat
Erie Beach Park
Canada
1928
1930
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[80] [12]
77
Baby Dipper
Happyland Park
Canada
1928
1944
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[81] [12]
78
Rocket
Ocean View Amusement Park
United States
1929
1978
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Alterations made to ride originally designed by Edward A. Vettel. Dynamited in 1979.
79
Unknown
Olympic Park (Newark, New Jersey )
United States
1929
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck. Alteration of pre-existing coaster.[12]
80
Wildcat
Pine Island Park
United States
1929
1961
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor William Marquet.[82] [12]
81
Mountain Flyer
Mountain Park
United States
1929
1987
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] [83]
83
Wildcat
Idora Park
United States
1930
1984
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Harry C. Baker.[12] [84] Heavily damaged by fire on April 26, 1984. Remnants remained standing until July 26, 2001.[84]
84
Cyclone
Palace Playland
United States
1930
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor James L. Martz.[12] Conflicting reports on its closure and if it was destroyed by fire.[85]
85
Wildcat
Lakeside Park
United States
1930
1964
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisors Frank F. Hoover and James L. Martz.[12] [86]
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Yankee Cannonball Formerly Greyhound Formerly Roller Coaster
Canobie Lake Park Lakewood Park
United States
19361930 to 1935
Operating
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover. Relocated to current park and assigned new serial number after 1935 season.[87] [12] [88]
89
Unknown
Mid City Park (Albany, New York )
United States
1931
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12]
90
Flying Turns
Rocky Point Park
United States
1931
1938
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck and John Norman Bartlett; built by John Norman Bartlett; construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] [89]
Unknown
Blue Flyer Formerly Zipper Dipper
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
United Kingdom
1934
Operating
Believed to have been built by Charlie Paige and possibly with Harry Traver's assistance.[90] Serial number unknown.
94
Teddy Bear
Coney Island
United States
1935
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] [91]
95
Teddy Bear
Kennywood
United States
1935
1947
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Andy Vettel.[12] [92]
96
Whirlwind
Ocean Pier
United States
1935
1943
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] [93] Destroyed by fire.[12]
98 / 99
Wildcat
Elitch Gardens
United States
1936
1994
Renovation of park's former Sky Rocket coaster (PTC serial number 52).[94] Discrepancy on whether serial number 98 or 99. Renovation designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Rremained standing but not operational from 1994 through 1999.
98 / 99
Teddy Bear
Elitch Gardens
United States
1936
Removed
Discrepancy on whether serial number 98 or 99.[95] Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.
100
Shooting StarFormerly Clipper
Coney Island
United States
1937
1971
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Opened as Clipper before being heavily renovated and renamed Shooting Star in 1947.[96]
101
Rollo Coaster
Idlewild and Soak Zone
United States
1938
Operating
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] [97]
102
Alps
Willow Grove Park
United States
1939
1975
Ride originally built in 1905 by LaMarcus A. Thompson and John Miller. Altered in 1939 by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12]
103
Roller Coaster
Bayside Park
United States
1942
1958
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] [98]
104
Comet
Pleasure Pier
United States
1942
1958
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Closed after hurricane damage.[99]
105
Comet
Forest Park Highlands Amusement Park
United States
1941
1963
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Damaged by fire and removed three years later.[100]
106
Wildcat
Salisbury Beach (Salisbury, Massachusetts )
United States
1941
1975
Alterations to Comet roller coaster that originally opened in 1922. Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[101] [12]
107
Big Dipper
Geauga Lake
United States
1945
2007
Alterations to Sky Rocket . Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover.[12] [102]
108
Cyclone
Palisades Amusement Park
United States
1945
1971
Alterations to Skyrocket roller coaster that originally opened in 1926. Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Joe A. McKee.[12] [103]
109
Comet
Hersheypark
United States
1946
Operating
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover.[12] Remodeled in 1978.[104]
110
Comet
Meyer's Lake Park
United States
1947
1974
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor William Marquet.[12] [105]
111
Phoenix Formerly Rocket
Knoebels Amusement Park & Resort Playland Park
United States
19851948 to 1980
Operating
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] [106] [107]
112
Comet
Great Escape Crystal Beach Park
United States
19941948 to 1989
Operating
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] [108] Relocation performed by Martin & Vleminckx .[109]
113
NightmareFormerly Roller Coaster
Joyland
United States
1949
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover.[12] [110]
114
Little Dipper
Hoppyland
United States
1949
Removed
Junior coaster for John Lorman of Venice, California . Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Rudy Illions.[12] [111]
115
Little Dipper
Six Flags Great America Kiddieland
United States
20101950 to 2009
Operating
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover.[12] [112] [113]
116
Comet
Ghost Town on the River
United States
1951
1976
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Standing but not operating in 1970 and 1971[114]
117
Comet
Waldameer
United States
1951
Operating
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor James L. Martz.[12] [115]
118
Jet StarFormerly Rocket Formerly Jet Formerly Jack Rabbit
Olympic Park
United States
1951
1965
Originally built in 1925;[116] alterations by Herbert P. Schmeck and John A. Miller.[12] [116]
119
Montaña Rusa
Isla del Coco
Cuba
1951
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover.[12] [117]
120
MeteorFormerly Little Dipper
Little Amerricka
Hillcrest Park Kiddytown
United States
20061967 to 2003 1953 to 1966
Operating
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Relocated to Hillcrest Park in Lemont, Illinois by 1967, then to Little Amerricka for the 2007 season.[118] [119] [120]
121
Roller Coaster
Funland
United States
1954
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[121] [12]
122
Junior Coaster
Lincoln Beach
United States
1955
Removed
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] [122]
122a
Little Dipper
Belmont Park
United States
1955
Removed
Designed by Mitchell.[12] [123]
123
Flyer
Hunt's Pier
United States
1957
1988
Designed by John C. Allen; construction supervisor James L. Martz.[124]
124
Valley Volcano
Angela Park
United States
1956
Removed
[125]
Sea Dragon Formerly Jet Flyer
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
United States
1956
Operating
[126]
CometFormerly Mighty Lightnin Formerly Ghost Town Jet
Rocky Glen
United States
1959
Removed
[127]
Tornado
Wedgewood Village
United States
1961
Removed
[128]
Blue Streak
Cedar Point
United States
1964
Operating
[129]
Mr. Twister
Elitch Gardens
United States
1964
Removed
[130]
Jetstream
Riverview Park
United States
1964
Removed
[131]
Skyliner
Fair Park
United States
1965
Removed
[132]
Swamp Fox
Family Kingdom Amusement Park
United States
1966
Operating
[133]
Cannon Ball
Lake Winnepesaukah
United States
1967
Operating
[134]
Zingo
Bell's Amusement Park
United States
1968
Removed
[135]
Tornado
Petticoat Junction
United States
1970
Removed
[136]
Racer
Kings Island
United States
1972
Operating
[137]
Woodstock Express Formerly Fairly Odd Coaster Formerly Beastie Formerly Scooby Doo
Kings Island
United States
1972
Operating
[138]
Great American Scream Machine
Six Flags Over Georgia
United States
1973
Operating
[139]
Comet
Funway Amusement Park
United States
1973
Removed
[140]
Woodstock Express Formerly Ghoster Coaster Formerly Scooby-Doo's Ghoster Coaster FormerlyScooby Doo
Kings Dominion
United States
1974
Operating
[141]
Woodstock Express Formerly Fairly Odd Coaster Formerly Scooby Doo's Ghoster Coaster Formerly Scooby Doo
Carowinds
United States
1975
Operating
[142]
Racer 75 Formerly Rebel Yell
Kings Dominion
United States
1975
Operating
[143]
Screamin' Eagle
Six Flags St. Louis
United States
1976
Operating
[144]
Thunder Road
Carowinds
United States
1976
Removed
[145]
Skyliner
Lakemont Park Roseland Park
United States
19871960 to 1985
Closed
[146] [147]
Starliner
Cypress Gardens Miracle Strip Amusement Park
United States
20071963 to 2004
Removed
[148] [149]
Black Diamond Formerly Golden Nugget
Knoebels Amusement Park & Resort Dinosaur Beach
United States
20111960 to 1998
Operating
[150] [151]
Shooting Star
Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe Lakeside Park
United States
Unknown1968 to 1986
Removed
[152] [153]
Carousels
Most PTC carousels were numbered, so they are easily identified. Most have been moved from their original opening locations. PTC carousels that are still operating or in restoration:
PTC #
Owner
City, State
Year Built
Notes
Ref(s)
6
Kit Carson Co. Fairgrounds
Burlington , Colorado
1905
Originally built for Elitch Gardens in 1905, it was removed and sold to Kit Carson County in 1928 in favor of the new, more modern PTC #51.
[154]
9
Carousel of Pottstown
Pottstown , Pennsylvania
1905
Restoration completed November 2016
15
Palisades Center Mall
West Nyack , New York
1907
Removed 2009
[155]
17
Six Flags Over Georgia
Atlanta , Georgia
1908
18
Destiny USA
Syracuse , New York
1909
19
Western Reserve Historical Society
Cleveland , Ohio
1910
Formerly Euclid Beach Park (1910–1969); Palace Playland (1970s–1996); returned to Ohio in 1996 and restoration completed November 2014
21
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Valencia , California
1912
30
Luna Park, Melbourne
St Kilda , Melbourne Australia
1913
33
Como Park
St. Paul , Minnesota
1914
35
Six Flags St. Louis
Eureka , Missouri
1915
39
Lake Winnepesaukah
Rossville , Georgia
1916
43
Washington State Fair
Puyallup, Washington
1917
44
Kings Dominion
Doswell , Virginia
1917
45
Woodland Park Zoo
Seattle , Washington
1918
46
Magic Kingdom
Bay Lake, Florida
1917
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
47
Hersheypark
Hershey , Pennsylvania
1919
[156] [157]
49
Louisville Zoo
Louisville , Kentucky
1919
Formerly Clementon Park , Clementon, NJ (1919–1997)
[158]
[159]
50
City of Hampton
Hampton , Virginia
1920
51
Elitch Gardens Theme Park
Denver , Colorado
1925–1928
Built for the original northwest location of Elitch Gardens to replace PTC #6, it, along with many of Elitch Gardens' original rides, were moved to the park's Downtown Denver location in 1995.
[160]
53
Charles N. Walker
Griffin , Georgia
1920
[161]
54
Battleship Cove
Fall River , Massachusetts
1920
59
Peddler's Village
Lahaska , Pennsylvania
1922
[1]
61
David and Jane Walentas
Brooklyn , New York
1922
Formerly Idora Park , Youngstown, Ohio (1922–1984); now known as Jane's Carousel
62
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica , California
1922
67
Carowinds
Charlotte , North Carolina
1923
72
Sonny's Place
Somers, Connecticut
1925
Formerly Kiddieland Amusement Park , Melrose Place, Ill. (1952–2009)[162]
75
Gillians Wonderland Pier and Island Waterpark
Ocean City , New Jersey
1926
Formerly Fernbrook Park, Dallas, PA, (1926–1944)
Formerly Rolling Green Park, Sellinsgrove, PA, (1944–1972)
[163]
76
Valleyfair
Shakopee , Minnesota
1925
79
Kings Island
Mason, Ohio
1926
Formerly Coney Island, Cincinnati (1926–1971)
80
Holyoke Heritage State Park
Holyoke , Massachusetts
1927–1929
Holyoke Merry-Go-Round , originally built for Mountain Park which shuttered in 1987, preservation campaign moved to Heritage State Park in 1993
83
Idlewild Park
Ligonier , Pennsylvania
1931
84
Canada's Wonderland
Vaughan , Ontario , Canada
1928
85
Carousel Station (formerly part of Paragon Park )
Hull , Massachusetts
1928
87
Family Kingdom
Myrtle Beach , South Carolina
1929
Mechanism only - Horses Replaced - formerly Asbury Park, NJ , Casino
Funhouse items
Beginning before World War II, PTC was involved with the booming dark ride and funhouse business. It spawned the company Funni-Frite Industries of Lancaster , Columbus , and (later) Pickerington, Ohio , which ceased manufacturing operations in 2000.[164]
Laffing Sal - automated funhouse character/amusement device
See also
References
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^ Marden, Duane. "Figure 8 (Idlewood Amusement Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Forest Coaster (White City)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Jack Rabbit (Point Breeze Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Jack Rabbit (Luna Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
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^ Marden, Duane. "Jack Rabbit (Rocky Springs Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Forest Ride (Six Gun Territory)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Jack Rabbit (Clementon Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Deep Dipper (Carlin's Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Dips (Buckroe Beach Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Deep Dipper (Frederick Road Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Racer Dip (Bay Shore Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Giant Coaster (Rocky Glen)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Alpine Dips (Sanatoga Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Enna Jettick Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Merrimack Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Roller Coaster (Woodlawn Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Dips (Schuylkill Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Hersheypark)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
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^ Marden, Duane. "Ski Ride (Broad Ripple Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Thunderhawk (Dorney Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Thriller (Euclid Beach)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Big Roller Coaster (Memorial Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Cyclone (Parc Belmont)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Island Flyer (Island Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Bertrand Island)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Shady Grove Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Giant Roller Coaster (Lakeside Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Shellpot Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Junior Coaster (Woodlawn Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Long Branch Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Sky Rocket (Elitch Gardens)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Coney Island)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Twister (Coney Island)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Kids Coaster (Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Rocky Point Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Express (Brandywine Picnic Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Wild Cat (Seabreeze Amusement Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Fernbrook Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Coaster (Laurel Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Joyland Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Lake Compounce)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Twister (Croops Glen)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Edgewood Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Wild Cat (Woodside Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Tornado (Woodside Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Twister (Hocus Pocus Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Twister (Lakemont Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Belvedere Beach Amusement Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Bear Cat (Sans Souci Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Twister (Warner Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Brady Lake Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Rocky Springs Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Twister (McCullough Lake Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Zip (White City)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Erie Beach Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Baby Dipper (Happtland Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Pine Island Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Mountain Flyer (Mountain Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ a b Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Idora Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Cyclone (Palace Playland)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Lakeside Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Yankee Cannonball (Canobie Lake Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Roller Coaster (Lakewood Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
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^ Marden, Duane. "Blue Flyer (Blackpool Pleasure Beach)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Teddy Bear (Coney Island)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Teddy Bear (Kennywood)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Whirlwind (Dinosaur Beach)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Elitch Gardens)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Teddy Bear (Elitch Gardens)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Shooting Star (Coney Island)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Rollo Coaster (Idlewild Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Roller Coaster (Bayside Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Comet (Pleasure Pier)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Comet (Forest Park Highlands Amusement Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
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^ Marden, Duane. "Cyclone (Palisades Amusement Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Comet (Herseypark)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Comet (Meyer's Lake Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Phoenix (Knoebels Amusement Park & Resort)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Rocket (Playland Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Comet (Crystal Beach)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Comet (Great Escape)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Nightmare (Joyland)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Little Dipper (Hoppyland)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Little Dipper (Six Flags Great America)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Little Dipper (Kiddieland)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Comet (Ghost Town on the River)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Comet (Waldameer)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ a b Marden, Duane. "Jet Star (Olympic Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Montaña Rusa (Isla del Coco)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Meteor (Little Amerricka)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Little Dipper (Hillcrest Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Little Dipper (Kiddytown)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Roller Coaster (Funland)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Junior Coaster (Lincoln Beach)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Little Dipper (Belmont Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Flyer (Dinosaur Beach)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Valley Volcano (Angela Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Sea Dragon (Columbus Zoo and Aquarium)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Comet (Rocky Glen)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Tornado (Wedgewood Village)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Blue Streak (Cedar Point)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Mr. Twister (Elitch Gardens)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Jetstream (Riverview Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Skyliner (Fair Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Swamp Fox (Family Kingdom Amusement Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Cannon Ball (Lake Winnepesaukah)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Zingo (Bell's Amusement Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Tornado (Petticoat Junction)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Racer (Kings Island)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Woodstock Express (Kings Island)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Great American Scream Machine (Six Flags Over Georgia)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Comet (Funway Amusement Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Woodstock Express (Kings Dominion)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Woodstock Express (Carowinds)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Racer 75 (Kings Dominion)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Screamin' Eagle (Six Flags St. Louis)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Thunder Road (Carowinds)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Skyliner (Lakemont Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Skyliner (Roseland Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Starliner (Cypress Gardens)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Starliner (Miracle Strip Amusement Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Black Diamond (Knoebels Amusement Park & Resort)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Golden Nugget (Dinosaur Beach)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Shooting Star (Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Shooting Star (Lakeside Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
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