Satchboogie3 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Hi folks, does anyone know where I might be able to find info (stats, layout/plans, pictures, etc) on the circa-1932 Giant Coaster at Paragon Park? Almost all of the pictures and information I have found is based on the redesigned ride post 1932, I'm having trouble finding the original 1917 John Miller design. It's purely out of curiosity, I've ridden the Wild One and as a Massachusetts native I'm interested in the origin of the ride. The one picture I've seen of the original roller coaster (The Incredible Scream Machine: A History of The Roller Coaster) shows a far different layout from the 1932 redesign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 rcdb.com/id147.htm contains pictures and a lot of information. Don't forget to check RCDB for information before asking. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pufferfish Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 ^He's trying to find pictures of it before it was remodeled in 1932. All the RCDB page shows is recent pictures. Sadly, I cannot find any old pictures of it. All I can find is 60's and later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Oh, sorry then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restoca Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I did some digging, but the postcards I have are not as early as you need. I have a couple from 1941 and 1962. Keep searching online, maybe set ebay to notify you of any listings for "paragon" in the postcard catagory. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Baynham Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Hi there Just been looking through the "Roller Coaster Media Library" for you. There's a B&W photo of Paragon's Giant Coaster (circa 1920) on page 79 of "A Century Of Fun - A Pictorial History Of New England Parks" by Bob Goldsack. Facts: Built by PTC for $100,000 as the world's largest coaster! Mile and half circuit (likely exaggerated) 1923 partially destroyed by fire 1932 completely overhauled. Always happy to help. Simon Baynham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satchboogie3 Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 That book looks very interesting, would you have any idea where I might be able to find a copy? I read that it's out of print and I searched ebay, amazon, barns&noble, and a bunch of other book sites without any luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Baynham Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 That book looks very interesting, would you have any idea where I might be able to find a copy? I read that it's out of print and I searched ebay, amazon, barns&noble, and a bunch of other book sites without any luck. Hi there. The Roller Coaster Media Library used to lend out books and films about amusement parks and roller coasters. However the service proved too popular and I was making several daily trips to the Post Office - it just got silly, and costly. The RCML website serves as a reference for all those park and coaster books you never knew existed. And enthusiasts, authors and film-makers are welcome to visit (Blackpool, UK) to conduct research into our favourite subject. One other place you might like to try is www.guntherhall.com You never know, you might get lucky. Read you soon Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDCOASTERFAN Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 The park(SFA)did an overhaul on the ride in,I believe 06 & added signage in the queue areas showing the original layout prior to it's relocation in the off season of 85/86. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Baynham Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Hi folks, does anyone know where I might be able to find info (stats, layout/plans, pictures, etc) on the circa-1932 Giant Coaster at Paragon Park? Almost all of the pictures and information I have found is based on the redesigned ride post 1932, I'm having trouble finding the original 1917 John Miller design... The below booklet features several photos of Paragon Park's Giant Coaster during, and shortly after completion. One shot shows the complete circuit... ***** ***** ***** [bOOK 33] CHARLES JACQUES: THE COASTERS OF THE PHILADELPHIA TOBOGGAN COMPANY. [1984] (21x27cm - 38 Pages – Many B&W photos) Chapter Points: Philadelphia Toboggan Company Coasters - The Early Years (Featuring the Giant Coaster at Paragon Park); Coaster Construction Resumes; The Busiest Years (Featuring the Woodside Wildcat, and the Coney Island Twister (Cincinnati)); Limping Along (Including The Flying Turns at Rocky Point); Modern Coasters (Including Lakemont Park’s Shooting Star); Includes a catalogue of 145 PTC Coasters 1904–1975. Includes details such as year debuted, park name and location, details concerning the coaster’s designer and builder as well as brief description of each roller coaster’s fate. ***** ***** ***** Simon PTC Book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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