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.