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Product Identifiers
PublisherLinden Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-101884995675
ISBN-139781884995675
eBay Product ID (ePID)92502536
Product Key Features
Book TitleSan Francisco's Playland at the Beach : the Early Years
Number of Pages280 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicUnited States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), Special Interest / Amusement & Theme Parks, History
Publication Year2010
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel, Photography, History
AuthorJames R. Smith
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight19.3 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width10.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2010-034890
Reviews"Playland was an integral part of growing up San Franciscan . . . James Smith's book is an essential document in restoring and preserving the memory of this once vital institution." —Bill Yenne, author, San Francisco Then and Now and Images of America: San Francisco's Noe Valley, ""I opened [this book] and was instantly mesmerized . . . . The mass of photographs offers a glimpse into the amusement industry that is seldom seen. A great addition to anyone's collection."" --""Merry-Go-Roundup "", "The most comprehensive and factually correct . . . story of San Francisco's premier amusement destination." —Simon Baynham, www.RollerCoasterMediaLibrary.com, "Playland was an integral part of growing up San Franciscan . . . James Smith's book is an essential document in restoring and preserving the memory of this once vital institution." --Bill Yenne, author, San Francisco Then and Now and Images of America: San Francisco's Noe Valley, "An ample history of the beloved place . . . a richly annotated pictorial essay. Kudos to Smith for unearthing the photos, conducting the research, and providing the refuge." --About.com Theme Parks Guide, "Informative ... tells its story through historic photographs. For old-timers with fond memories of foggy Playland nights, scary rides, and raucous smells, sounds, and sights, this book is a prime source of well-informed nostalgia." Charles Wollenberg, California History, "With plenty of photos, [this book]is a fine addition to any photography collection, or as a coffee table book for the amusement park lover." — Midwest Book Review California Bookwatch, "A must read for all amusement park aficionados as well as those who remember the park, and the wealth of photographs should significantly appeal to anyone with a passing interest." --Jim Abbate, National Amusement Park Historical Association, "Playland was an integral part of growing up San Franciscan . . . James Smith's book is an essential document in restoring and preserving the memory of this once vital institution." —Bill Yenne, author,San Francisco Then and NowandImages of America: San Francisco's Noe Valley, "Smith's book shows some of the best-known Playland rides in their earliest incarnations . . . maybe James Smith has shared the real Playland with us and I didn't miss a thing." -- Ocean Beach Bulletin, "Smith has reclaimed a lost jewel of San Francisco history, and this book is a must read for anyone interested in the city's past . . . a wonderful holiday gift." —BeyondChron.org, "An ample history of the beloved place . . . a richly annotated pictorial essay. Kudos to Smith for unearthing the photos, conducting the research, and providing the refuge." —About.com Theme Parks Guide, "The most comprehensive and factually correct . . . story of San Francisco's premier amusement destination." --Simon Baynham, www.RollerCoasterMediaLibrary.com, "I opened [this book] and was instantly mesmerized . . . . The mass of photographs offers a glimpse into the amusement industry that is seldom seen. A great addition to anyone's collection." Merry-Go-Roundup, "The most comprehensive and factually correct . . . story of San Francisco's premier amusement destination." --Simon Baynham, www.RollerCoasterMediaLibrary.com, "A vivid portrait of Playland ... a treasured book for anyone who loves San Francisco and anybody who loves roller coasters. Smith brings history alive in this wonderful book."- San Francisco Book Review, "An ample history of the beloved place . . . a richly annotated pictorial essay. Kudos to Smith for unearthing the photos, conducting the research, and providing the refuge." --About.com Theme Parks Guide, "A vivid portrait of Playland ... a treasured book for anyone who loves San Francisco and anybody who loves roller coasters. Smith brings history alive in this wonderful book." San Francisco Book Review, "A vivid portrait of Playland ... a treasured book for anyone who loves San Francisco and anybody who loves roller coasters. Smith brings history alive in this wonderful book." — San Francisco Book Review (March 18, 2011) , "A must read for all amusement park aficionados as well as those who remember the park, and the wealth of photographs should significantly appeal to anyone with a passing interest." —Jim Abbate, National Amusement Park Historical Association, "A vivid portrait of Playland ... a treasured book for anyone who loves San Francisco and anybody who loves roller coasters. Smith brings history alive in this wonderful book."— San Francisco Book Review (March 18, 2011), "Informative ... tells its story through historic photographs. For old-timers with fond memories of foggy Playland nights, scary rides, and raucous smells, sounds, and sights, this book is a prime source of well-informed nostalgia." -Charles Wollenberg, California History, "I opened [this book] and was instantly mesmerized . . . . The mass of photographs offers a glimpse into the amusement industry that is seldom seen. A great addition to anyone's collection." - Merry-Go-Roundup, "I opened [this book] and was instantly mesmerized . . . . The mass of photographs offers a glimpse into the amusement industry that is seldom seen. A great addition to anyone's collection." — Merry-Go-Roundup (Summer 2010), "A must read for all amusement park aficionados as well as those who remember the park, and the wealth of photographs should significantly appeal to anyone with a passing interest." --Jim Abbate, National Amusement Park Historical Association
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal791.06879461
SynopsisPresenting many rare photographs of Playland at the Beach and the surrounding neighborhood--including previously unpublished photographs from the private archive of ride designer Laurence Hollings--this collection contains a comprehensive photographic record of the enthralling amusement park from its construction in 1920 through its glorious heyday in the 1930s and 1940s. Each of Playland's famous rides receives its own chapter--including the Hippodrome Merry-Go-Round, the Merry Mix-Up, and Rocket Speedway--with photographs showing both how the rides were built and how they looked in their prime. Painstakingly researched, this book also includes chapters on the pioneering park's attractions, arcade amusements, restaurants, and nightclubs, along with incidental photographs depicting the clothes, cars, people, and customs of the era. Describing the fun sights, sounds, and flavors, this little-known history gives readers an enchanting vision of a glamorous and care-free time., Presenting many rare photographs of Playland at the Beach and the surrounding neighbourhood -- including previously unpublished photographs from the private archive of ride designer Laurence Hollings -- this collection contains a comprehensive photographic record of the enthralling amusement park from its construction in 1920 through its glorious heyday in the 1930s and 1940s. Each of Playland's famous rides receives its own chapter -- including the Hippodrome Merry-Go-Round, the Merry Mix-Up, and Rocket Speedway -- with photographs showing both how the rides were built and how they looked in their prime. Painstakingly researched, this book also includes chapters on the pioneering park's attractions, arcade amusements, restaurants, and night-clubs, along with incidental photographs depicting the clothes, cars, people, and customs of the era. Describing the fun sights, sounds, and flavours, this little-known history gives readers an enchanting vision of a glamorous and care-free time.
LC Classification NumberGV1853.3
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- 16. Jun. 2021
Well written account of fascinating lost history.
Very well written account of another of the Destroyed land marks of SF.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
