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- Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:57 am
- Forum: Rides
- Topic: Merry Go Round
- Replies: 2
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Merry Go Round
Does anybody know what happened with the old carrousel which was removed from county fair (gurnee) at the end of 2003? Its old, from the 1920s I think. Last time I looked it up. It was still listed in The National Carousel Association's Census. It was listed with the rides history, but now I cannot ...
- Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:19 am
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: Other Events During the Off Season
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8660
- Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:03 am
- Forum: Games, Merchandise, Food, and more
- Topic: Employee cafeteria
- Replies: 46
- Views: 132837
- Wed Aug 03, 2005 1:22 pm
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: Other Events During the Off Season
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8660
- Wed Aug 03, 2005 12:28 pm
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: Gurnee Park in Winter
- Replies: 52
- Views: 80056
I have been in the Gurnee park during winter, but I never took any pictures. I did take several pictures on a fall weekday, while the park was closed. It was during october and the park was decorated for fright fest. Fall color everywhere and not a person was in sight. The park was a peaceful place ...
- Wed Aug 03, 2005 10:27 am
- Forum: Rides
- Topic: Line Watchers
- Replies: 13
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The Edge was still standing in 1985. I know this because this was the year I worked on the Clipper and I remember seeing the Edge every day. There was talking of it operating again, but that never came to be. When it was taken down I remember seeing all of the debris on the ground. I picked up a lar...
But, I do have sad news to report. Over the winter, all but 4 Sky Whirl cages were removed from the park. :cry: My fear is that they took the same fate as the ones in the CA park. . I found this add for a used Sky Whirl for sale a short while back. $525,000 http://www.italintl.com/detail_page.php?r...
- Tue Aug 02, 2005 5:08 pm
- Forum: Rides
- Topic: You're Going to Get Wet, Probably Soaked...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 25167
- Tue Aug 02, 2005 3:41 pm
- Forum: Rides
- Topic: You're Going to Get Wet, Probably Soaked...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 25167
Yes the two flume rides run side by side at some areas at ground level. I always thought that this part was pretty cool especially at some of the curves. I have worked on the Yankee Clipper for a year (Gurnee) in 85 and am very familiar with the layout. I hope SFGA keeps this ride running. Anyway, I...
- Tue Aug 02, 2005 1:12 pm
- Forum: Games, Merchandise, Food, and more
- Topic: Vine-Covered Walkway
- Replies: 16
- Views: 49788
- Tue Aug 02, 2005 12:42 pm
- Forum: Rides
- Topic: You're Going to Get Wet, Probably Soaked...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 25167
- Tue Aug 02, 2005 10:25 am
- Forum: Rides
- Topic: You're Going to Get Wet, Probably Soaked...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 25167
SC Yankee Clipper
What was the fate of the Yankee Clipper in SC? I have seen a photo online of it sitting in a parking lot in pieces. Does anybody know if this ride was rebuilt or if it was scrapped? I do know that the Gurnee ride is still operating. It is a favorite of mine.