Posts Tagged ‘Elitch Gardens’
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Elitch Gardens’ Carousel #51
0September 11, 2015 by Pamela Nowak
In 1928, the original 1906 carousel at Elitch Gardens was replaced. Owner John Mulvihill ordered the ride from the Philadelphia …
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Category The Research Behind Pam's Books | Tags: carousels, Elitch Gardens, Pamela Nowak
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The Early Denver Zoo
1September 4, 2015 by Pamela Nowak
The Denver Zoo was established in 1896, its creation spurred by a decades long love of menageries by local residents. …
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Amusement Park Disasters
0July 17, 2015 by Pamela Nowak
Typically, when we hear about amusement park disasters today, they concern freak accidents on thrill rides. But many disasters in …
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Mary’s Ostrich
0July 10, 2015 by Pamela Nowak
Many of today’s visitors to Elitch Gardens have no idea that Mary Elitch Long had a pet ostrich (which I …
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Elitch Gardens: 1960 through Today
0July 3, 2015 by Pamela Nowak
Along with all the changes to American life in the 1960s came changes to Elitch Gardens. They readily responded to …
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Turn of the Century Leisure & Recreation
0June 26, 2015 by Pamela Nowak
Around the turn of the century, several factors converged to spur a change in American leisure activities. Work hours decreased …
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The Trocadero Ballroom
1May 22, 2015 by Pamela Nowak
Although Mary Elitch Long had frowned on public dancing, changes occurred when John Mulvihill bought Elitch Gardens in 1916. Once …
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The Legacy of Mary Elitch Long
3May 8, 2015 by Pamela Nowak
Mary Elitch Long brought her own personality and grace to Elitch Gardens. Long known as the “Lady of the Gardens,” …
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Carousel Number 6
4April 17, 2015 by Pamela Nowak
Carousel Number 6, the sixth carousel produced by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, was purchased by Tom and Mary Long for …
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Roller Coasters–The Golden Age and Beyond
0March 27, 2015 by Pamela Nowak
This week, I continue my exploration of roller coasters as we move from early coaster history through the golden age …
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