Roller skating, rides, swimming even a boat that gave rides around the lake. But in the 80s some of my best fun was checking out the abandoned rides of Crescent Park when my grandmother lived in the high rise they built on the land. well i will stop babbling tc and bs all!! And in the early 1960s, there was Pleasure Island in Wakefield, MA, with a pirate theme. Thank you! By then, the Stone family found itself in an unfamiliar position: unsure of how long the park could survive. Within five years, the rail line was abandoned forever. It operated there from 1917 to 1984. "It has stood the test of time." As I have spent all my 51 summers at Pemberton point at my grandparents cottage, I will never forget spending my summers enjoying the park especially my favorite the roller coaster. The developers said theyd received at least 100 deposits from potential condo buyers; evidence, they said, that the market existed for high-rise units overlooking the ocean and the bay. The same unwritten rule applied to the Jungle Safari ride (tunnel of love). This land, combined with the Rockland House hotel atop the hill in the rear, would become the basis for Paragon Park. The antique carousel is still there. Lincoln Park, North Dartmouth, Ma. Within two years, however, the friend needed financial help, and turned to Dodge, who invested in the venture and then launched grander vision of a larger, self-contained amusement park on the vacant land surrounding the Nantasket Steeplechase and the adjacent Old Mill attraction. The financial difficulties of the Depression weighed heavily on Paragons operations. Ive been on the one at Canobie and maybe one other but that was enough for me! There was also a small park in or near Whitman, MA cant recall the name that we went to once. It is called the Wild One now. More for little ones and still open are Storyland and Santas Village in NH a place families still can enjoy. Loved the Merry Go Round. At the very last minute, it would make a sharp turn to keep everyone dry. Miraculously, Paragon opened on time for the 1978 season, but not before family matters would complicate the family business. Subsequent owners added various entertainments, including a baseball field on which Babe Ruth once played. My question exactly! Beginning with the 1920 season, Stone and Golden took over management of the entire Paragon operation, leasing all of the rides and concessions controlled by Dodge. Let us know in the comments below! 10 Kings IslandMason, Ohio. Of the parks you describe, I visited Rocky Point and Bensons Wild Animal Farm as a child. It was in Killingly, many miles north and east, and my parents had a cranky little boy on their hands. saw this little blond girl my age (10) all alone. And as young teens roller skating. memories of Nantasket! Storybook characters, a pirate ship and Dodge City with a saloon and stagecoach holdups were among the attractions. Went there as a little kid driving Rt.2 all the way from Hartford. Hi Joanne, I skated most every week end at the roller rink, Lil and her husband were great. She convinced me to ride the corkscrew roller coaster and that was the beginning of my love of roller coasters. My sons favorite memory is throwing up on the flying swings. Good memories! I do recall later that year being able to pick up a trinket or two at Building #19, a local salvage and odd lot shop, but even now the sight of this sign makes me kick myself. 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Ron what a great time you mustve had there! Nearly a quarter of a century later, the Wonderland Greyhound Park opened on the same property. that I will always remember. Most definitely Riverside in Agawam. Space Journey, Ecoventure Valley, 2010. The parks owners were challenged in a way they hadnt been previously, as cleanup from a fire is relatively straightforward the burned and damaged areas are removed and replaced. My favorite memories were watching all the people and traffic on Nantasket Boulevard on Friday and Saturday nights, it was better than watching the movie American Graffiti. During really hot days, the guys running the giant roller coaster let me ride for free during my breaks just to cool off. In late 1915, he had leased parts of the park to fruit peddler David Stone and fellow hotelier Albert A. The wooden coaster was previously known as Giant Coaster when it was located at Paragon Park in Hull, Massachusetts. Roller coaster, [Paragon Park], Nantasket Beach, Mass. I cant believe they didnt have Lincoln Park listedthat place was the best! That was wicked cool when you were a kid. My favorite ride was the merry go round and, when I got older the race track where you could drive cars around a track. Some items, such as the motors and machinery of most rides, arcade games, prize inventory, needed complete replacement, while the buildings themselves needed to be dried out. Kings Castle, Whitman, great amusements for kids to age 10 maybe 12. 1950s. It was worth the over an hour drive to get there. 20 Best Things to Do in New England in March, 10 Best Things to Do in The Spring in New England, 40 Cozy Fireside Experiences in New England, Yankee Magazines Ultimate Guide to Autumn in New England, Yankee Magazines Ultimate New England Winter Guide, Yankee Magazines Ultimate New England Summer Guide, 63 Reasons Why We Love the Cape & Islands, For $14 Million, You Could Own Provincetowns Iconic Lobster Pot Restaurant. The rest of the site is devoted to condominiumdevelopment. It had a scary ( to me at the time! ) Thanks for reviving a special memory! The carousel was always a favorite ride no matter how young or old I was. Ghosts of Paragon Park 1971. During peak season, street parking (for free) fills up by 7 a.m. A couple of $20 grassy lots are available away from the beach but close, such as across the street. about three woopdie doos If I remember it correctly and about 10 lanes wide. Developed by nickpc. Till I was a teenager lived in Naugatuck CT and lived to ride the wonderful carousel at nearby Lake Quassapaug! On that trip my Dad and I and the oldest boy from the other family went to Mystic Seaport. Trailblazer (1974). For the life of me I can not remember the name.But it was a really big thing to me back in the day. Memories, thanks. He operated the coaster until it's demise in 1916 when it was destroyed by a fire. Rumors occasionally surfaced of a potential buyer showing interest, but as each winters gossip gave way to springs warmer temperatures, Paragons gates swung open to welcome the crowds. Somewhere in between, the Arcade Bazaar was lost due to a fire. I remember a vacation my family took in Misquamucut RI , in maybe 1957 . After all, when did Paragon Park first open? But it didnt take him long to see opportunity in the endless parade of locals coming by to catch a peek at his lions, elephants, monkeys, and other exotic animals. These old beach attractions are truly an endangered species. peter; HOURS: Open Saturdays and Sundays through October 30, 2022, 11am-4pm. There were dances, performances, and exhibitions at the Alhambra Ballroom; the dinner hall on a bluff overlooking the bay was famed for its Rhode Island shore dinners (steamed clams, clam chowder, lobster, clam cakes, fish, corn on the cob, and watermelon). The historic "Fascination" game room closed in 2019 due to storm damage. Photo: Rich Koppelman. I remember when they had Elvis performing on the outdoor stagethat was many years ago! Everytime I drive into town via George Washington Blvd I think back on when me and my siblings would try to be the first to see the roller coaster. Fond memories of Nantasket. Rowes Wharf had the boat to Nantasket Beach. Also, not far from the park was the original (and still is) Frank Pepes pizzeria. Take a ride down Memory Lane! Today, all that remains of the park is the carousel that was built in 1928, which now is housed in a pavilion a bit down the road from where it once stood, yet still allows for children to ride its hand-carved horses almost a century after they were first created. Follow The History of Paragon Park on WordPress.com, Paragons Administration Building an original from 1905. Believe it or not: You can still ride the historic coaster today, if you dare. Benson opened his property to the public in 1924, and from there he added attractions such as rides, games, and concessions. I found this video in my archives! From dawn to dusk, the restaurant is open all year. No more races. We would start pressuring Mom and Dad to take us to Rocky Point as soon as the last of the snow melted. In the winter racing cars on the lake. Many years back the classic shore dinners in a pavilion over the water made it famous. It was always fun to hang on the beach side with the arcades. Also brought my kids to Mt. But my most vivid, and fond memory was Misquamucut, and this mystery park! And in the mid-1960s, local radio station WBZ would sometimes have live broadcasts from Paragon Park. Many made the pilgrimage to photograph the park for the last time, and members of the American Coaster Enthusiasts visited to see the Giant, at one time the worlds tallest coaster, before it met its fate. In its 96 years, 1985 was the only season of operation the roller coaster has missed. The coaster was 1,400 feet long and featured an 88-foot drop. Thanks for the great memories! The amusement park closed for good in 1984. But I do have a copy of the book Savin Rock Memories by Gil Johnson and Bennett W. Dorman. Davids son, Joseph, entered into negotiations with the Old Colony Railroad to purchase the land under Paragon. Only a few years later, another fire would wreak havoc at Paragon. I never saw that girl again. This was a Great deal $ ! No Paragon Park??? A. Schiff & Associates steel wild mouse roller coaster located at Paragon Park in Hull, Massachusetts, USA. It was a fun, reasonably priced park and like other parks in New England was probably not profitable enough to keep running. AFAICT Canobie Lake is still open? We used to go every year! It opened in 1917, closed in 1984. After spending months being battered in the public realm, Kahn and Quinn abruptly changed course. On Wednesday, June 12, 1985, hundreds of former employees, nostalgic patrons, and park operators from around the country braved a rainstorm to watch as bids were placed on each part of the park, from ticket booths and ride equipment to signs bearing the Paragon name. A wood coaster was just what the park needed for its 10th anniversary, and Predator delivered. Owner / Operator I lived and graduated from Lunenburg High School in 70. I had so many old photos of me so young with families and cousins srbthede park, Canobie is still open, far as I could tell, Canobie Lake Park is definitely not closed. Shortly after railroad executives signed the paperwork the following March, fire broke out in a paint shop at the park. Kahn already knew that the towns zoning rules for the park property lacked a key ingredient: a height limit. What is the state of ionic compounds at room temperature. Coney entrepreneur George C. Tilyou, one of the most prolific showmen at the turn of the 20th century rivaling P.T. He says he and his son boarded . Navy man, Ill sure the trip was more for him than the two of us kids! https://vimeo.com/382437881, Paragon PkSo MUCH fun My Family would go into Boston and take the boat I cant remember what pier but it took about 1/2hr 2 get 2 Nantasket BeachIt was a LIFE time ago the Memorys last FOREVER. We used to park before we got to the park, because there were so many pretty girls we couldnt keep our eyes on the road. I took my children there all the time ides were reasonable for a family. I remember going on it every summer as a child.such great memories!!! http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Paragon-Park-Memories/103289636409972. Format: Dry plate negatives. My family always preferred Mountain Park then Riverside. See it here at. Buick Riviera. In talking to Alexander Graham Bell, 13 miles away in Providence, Hayes opened with the not-so-memorable quote, Please speak a little more slowly.). I circled the site, which seemed so big when I was a kid, and realized how small it was, surrounded by chain link fencing now. My family lived in Agawam at the time , and on Sat .nights we could hear the cars racing at the track. Please see my listings for other defunct New England Amusement Park shirts. A 14-year-old boy died after he fell Thursday night from a drop tower amusement ride that recently opened at the Orlando area's ICON Park entertainment complex, authorities said. One bidder paid $25 for the entire lot of rainbow-colored trash cans. This is one of the smaller "camel humps" of the Giant Coaster being disassembled so that it could be reborn as The Wild One in Maryland. Who lived where the park was. It closed in 1984. Barnum in that regard created a system in which his patented inventions (with cheeky names like Funny Stairway, Earthquake Floor, Third-Degree Room, Cave of the Winds, and Revolving House of Delusion,) became the basis for the fledgling amusement industry in America. Even met my husband. Pleasure Island Norumbega were our amusement parks of choice. During the next several months, the town of Hull was in turmoil. But its now been 7 years since the efforts began to try to restore and reopen the park and nothing has been fully accomplished to date. It opened in 1905 and closed in 1985. In 1931, David and Rose Stone created the Paragon Park Operating Company to hold their ownership interest and shield it from creditors. Yes. In 1987, Bensons Wild Animal Farm was renamed New Englands Playworld Amusement Park and Zoo, but the rebranding didnt help: It closed for good that same year. The centerpiece of the complex a metal track on which riders raced their horses against each other, based on the old English horse race through the countryside, usually with a distant church steeple as the finish line was only part of the show. A 20-year-old man also fell when he attempted to stand up on the coaster in 1934, and a maintenance worker was killed in 1946 after he was struck while working on scaffolding on the coaster. Paragon Park Hull, Massachusetts, United States Defunct, Operated from 6/10/1905 to 1985 Videos Maps Parks nearby Defunct Roller Coasters: 6 Location Located on Nantasket Beach. We were just in Hull last week and reliving fond memories of Paragon- totally remember the Himalaya! My family had the summer home on the hill directly behind Hurleys Bathhouse (for those who remember). Paragon Park was an amusement park located in Hull, Massachusetts, USA. Loved the elephant ride at Benson Animal Farm. After the first fire, it was partially redesigned by Herbert Paul Schmeck who worked on its original construction. Its assets were sold off in 1979, with the land being cleared for a housing development. The coaster shut down when Paragon Park closed in 1984. Canobie Lake was where out Sr HS class had an unofficial Senior Day. I havent thought about that place in years! If we had saved enough pennies, we would enjoy the shore dinner before we headed home. There was one that you didnt mention it was between Fall River and New Bedford, along the highway then. I remember that was my choice Pleasure Island or a birthday party, and I always picked going to that park! The amount of time the blackberry has been allowed to ripen has an impact on how bitter, Because of its shape, farfalle means butterflies and is commonly referred to as bow tie pasta. Perhaps the most famous attraction at Whalom Park was its 1940 Flying Comet wooden roller coaster, built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, the same outfit responsible for the wooden coasters at Coney Island. Most of the time, news of an injury or death at a theme park involves a roller coaster. It had a great wooden roller coaster as well as a Ferris Wheel and other attractions. Such wonderful memories of a different time!???? \r\rThe coaster was built in 1917 and operated till the amusement park closed for good at the end of 1984. In October 2014, it was reborn as the 120-acre Rocky Point State Park. Rollercoaster, FunHouse, Clambakes at the Pavillion, roller skating rink, Dancing ( with name bands, my Aunt sang there with a band for a while! It was the place to go. Also, we often went to Jolly Chollys in North Attleboro as well. It will be interesting to see if in time enough energy is generated that can bring this park back. Makes the Delaware beaches we now frequent seem downright tropical! I was just remembering visiting Bensons as a kid. Sorry when it closed. This makes the second fatal accident at an amusement park this year. While sad, the news contained one ray of hope a final season for nostalgia-filled fans to say goodbye. The question would never be fully answered, however, as the 1982 election of gambling opponent Michael Dukakis as Massachusetts governor sealed the fate of any casino dreams. Kelley McLaughlin, 13, and Ann Nigro, 14, of Hull, rode past the Giant Coaster at Paragon Park in Hull on their way home from school on March 24, 1984. Mountain Park in Holyoke MA. Bemsons was my other favorite with animals and rides. I have many fond memories of Whalom Park and Im glad you included it. Turns out my very pregnant mother had started to have labor pains. He remembers seeing wooden picnic tables so heavy that it usually took four men to move them having been heaved over an eight-foot fence and carried by the raging tides to the other end of the park. Sad we have to grow up. Yes, Riverside Park was memorable as was Mountain Park. Share. Who knows, maybe youll reconnect with some of your HS pals! Is this all about Massachusetts or not? I Never see ANY photos of it either. All Rights Reserved. During the 1930s, part of the Giant Coaster was rebuilt and a brightly colored Art Deco main entrance was erected in 1937. Keansburg, N.J., March 14, 2013 -- Workers at Keansburg Amusements Park dismantle a roller coaster rendered useless by Hurricane Sandy. The park featured wild-animal shows, shooting galleries, performances by natives of far-away lands, a foolish house, the dragons den, the haunted swing, the laughing show, an arcade and man smaller buildings, according to the opening-day press. In Africa, what are the two most common biomes? The Giant Coaster sat silent, and the undulating tracks looked like the skeleton of a dinosaur carcass, being slowly dismantled and eaten away at by the vultures that couldn't wait to turn the site into a condominium complex. If youre on Facebook you might enjoy this page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Paragon-Park-Memories/103289636409972?sk=wall, Or its sister website: http://www.paragonparkmemories.com/. I grew up in Hull and I was in fifth grade when closed the park. I grew up right near norunbeger park me and my friends would take a row boat across the Charles river to get into the park, we would go almost every day in the summer, we didnt have much money but could go to the park by crossing the Charles river and just walking in. Dodge commissioned the Philadelphia Toboggan Company (PTC) to create a new coaster. Very interesting about the Amusement Parks/brings back childhood memories. It would be two years before Stone and Golden would be able to assume full control of the park, canceling the lease that had been signed in 1919 and making improvements to the fire-ravaged amusement center. The Philadelphia Toboggan carousel was rescued and now operates at Battleship Cove in Fall River. Growing up in Everett,MA I know several of these parks. Your story brought back many memories. Opened by the Fitchburg & Leominster Street Railway on the shores of Lake Whalom in 1893, Whalom Park would be known as one of the 15 oldest amusement parks in the United States by the time it closed for good in 2000. Almost all of the rides were dismantled and auctioned off. Happy Anniversary to you both. We lived in NH but Fitchburg was where we did a lot of our shopping so in the summer we would stop by Whalom some times. As a teenager I remember sitting on Santas lap during the Christmas celebration. Since the middle of the nineteenth century, Nantasket Beach has been a popular summer vacation destination for city dwellers. I can always remember when we were getting close to the the beach and we would pick-up the scent of the ocean and we could hear the screams coming from the riders on the coaster. Makes me a bit homesick for Mass, summer, the beach and childhood. i lived in hull for 7 yrs between 1971 and 1978 best years of my life were spent there at paragon park and was sorry when the big developers came in and tore it down what a shame. Jack! NORUMBEGA AND TOTEM POLE BALLROOM, AUBURNDALE, MA. Around the same time, the town and the state began buying the property in stages. Lone Wolf 83 subscribers Subscribe 95K views 11 years ago I found this video in my archives! We took our children there when there were young. Then there was the Normandy Room (dancing for the younger crowd) but the definite highlight was the Totem Pole Ballroom if your date invited you to go there, you were on top of the world!! I remember going to Bensons Wild Animal Farm several times as a youngster. The midway featured games of skill and chance and performances by Hugo Zacchini, aka the Human Projectile. Two things come to mind.I will bet all of us have family photo and slide albums, perhaps converted now to disc,of our good old days attending these venuestime waits for no one,but we have our memories..and second; it has always baffled me why Cape Cod,of all places,never seems to have boasted a world class amusement parkit would seem like a natural,but . At about the same time, Dodge decided to scale back from running Paragon on a day-to-day basis. While the fire didnt physically touch the park, its effects on the economy and the prospects for the resort were profound. I loved Norumbega Park and all the rides. The skeet ball game. About this Item. Keep us posted on your book and have a great weekend! Believed by many to have helped inspire the future Magic Kingdom, this amusement park flashed briefly across the New England entertainment scene, opening in 1906 and closing at the end of summer in 1910. My first job was parking cars in the lot across the street. Tilyous inventions were so commonplace that fun houses of differing sizes became known as a steeplechase.. At the time, it was considered the deadliest. When you were at the very top, you would head downhill so fast that it looked like you were going to end up in the water. [2]. They loved it . Six Flags America in Maryland purchased the coaster and relocated it in 1985. According to a Washington Post article from that time, it was purchased at auction for just $28,000. My favorite ride was the music express but not too soon after eating. I went for a visit recently and got inspired for a novel Im working on, but I was looking for some photographic inspiration. The ride's top speed is 50 mph, according to the park's Web site. Superman: Tower of Power in Louisville, Kentucky Movie Stars came from California The Three Stooges often preformed on stage I believe it closed in the late 60s. Paragon had its own saltwater lagoon, which surrounded a central electric tower that rose 110 feet into the sky, by far the largest structure at Nantasket Beach. Contents. This incident. Storyland was good as well. I really did enjoy Paragon Park. A great first job! also Nantasket Beach. The park closed December 3, 1987, owing $48,000 in taxes and $13,000 in unpaid police details. Younger brother Larry, 30, and mother Rose, 73, were left carry on the management of the family business. Shame on you, lol As for Bensons, they had an enormous elephant you could ride on! Well put. My Mom and Dad went dancing there when they were dating! Retro Roadmap Photo Archives- Do These Places Look Familiar To You? (A fun bit of trivia: The first words ever spoken into a telephone by a U.S. president were uttered at Rocky Point, during an 1877 visit by Rutherford Hayes. Thanks for reminding me of some really great times. We had so much fun. Oh, Paragon Park at Nantasket Beach in Massachuetts! The rest of the site is dedicated to condominium development. A roller coaster ride took a fatal turn at an amusement park in Mexico City this weekend. Part of its track bed would later be incorporated into the footprint of the amusement park. Still remember the black rubber knife I bought as a souvenir. What fun memories at all of these places! Over the winter, Stone and Golden began working on how they would secure the continuation of Paragon. A teenager was decapitated by a roller coaster after he hopped a pair of fences and entered a restricted area Saturday at Six Flags Over Georgia, authorities said. We moved to Gulf Breeze, FL and several years later they started . What are two most common biomes in Africa? Cause of death was categorized as a result of either external trauma or a medical condition based on available information. My older brother worked at Paragon for two summers running rides. Lincoln Park had an awesome roller coaster. Multiple news agencies reported four cases of fractures in the back or neck linked to the Do-Dodonpa coaster at Fuji-Q Highland Park. Within two seasons, however, Paragon was falling short of its financial projections, Eastern Parks investors wanted to abandon the concept. Wonderful memories! We lived in Rockland when I was very young and could see that often. There was also Acushnet Park in the very south end of New Bedfordnot as big but great Park. Aw, Les that sounds like a lot of good times! My sister was born early on the morning of July 3rd. I spent most of my working time working this ride; and I meet Judy Garland and Liza when she was a teenager as they went on this ride. What a surprise to have Colossus live at our Zoo here, for many years. I know it was small compared to others mentioned, Salem Willows was always a blast! The Aftermath: Roller Coaster. At the time, the park was called Wild World; hence its new name. The roller coaster hit speeds of up to 53 miles per hour during a ride of less than 2 minutes. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This setting should only be used on your home or work computer. Dad took us there at least once every summer???????? There was a tunnel of love dubbed the Rivers of Venice, an on-site radio station, and of course all manner of roller coasters and other thrill rides. 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