Development of Amusement Parks in America

By kristy7

  • America's First Roller Coaster

    America's First Roller Coaster
    The Switchback Railroad was built by L.A. Thompson in Pennsylvania.

  • Cedar Point

    Cedar Point
    Cedar Poin in Sandusky Ohio, began their thrill rides with the start of the peninsula's first roller coaster.

  • Opening of Coney Island

    Opening of Coney Island
    Coney Island, New York, opened in 1895 which consisted of three amusement parks and luxury hotels. Also America's first amusement park.

  • Steeplechase

    Steeplechase
    Steeplechase was opened in Coney Island in 1901.

  • Luna Park

    Luna Park
    Luna Park was opened in Coney Island.

  • Dreamland

    Dreamland
    Dreamland Park opened in Coney Island.

  • Tragedy in Dreamland

    Tragedy in Dreamland
    Dreamland burned down in 1911.

  • Tragedy in Luna

    Tragedy in Luna
    Luna burned down in 1944

  • Knott's Berry Farm

    Knott's Berry Farm
    A berry farm owned by the Knott family that started in California and became a popular theme park.

  • Disneyland

    Disneyland
    Disneyland opened in California which revived the amusement park industry.

  • Six Flags

    Six Flags
    The first Six Flags opened in 1961 in Arlington, Texas.

  • Disney World

    Disney World
    Disney World in Florida opens which is also the largest theme park in America.