Racism, Riots, and Euclid Beach Park
Urban theme parks were often shuttered in part due to racist discrimination. This episode of The Abandoned Carousel talks about a broad overview of recreation riots and urban theme park… Read more »
Category: North America (US)
The First Ferris Wheel
Literally nothing but a constant rise and fall, today I’m going to tell you about the story of a classic theme park ride: the very first Ferris wheel. Intro How’s… Read more »
Carousel #15
This week, we’re going to refocus ourselves from the external chaos. Let’s set aside a space where we can go back in time, one hundred and thirteen years ago, and… Read more »
Royal Land
(This is a podcast! Press play in the embedded player below to listen, or subscribe in your favorite podcast app!) Picture yourself driving down I-20 in Meridian, MS. It’s your… Read more »
Dinosaur World, or “John Agar’s Land of Kong”
Once a prime draw for adventurous motorists, dinosaur-themed roadside attractions once ruled the day. Some, like Dinosaur Park in South Dakota, persevered, while others, like today’s focal point, Dinosaur World… Read more »
Dogpatch USA
Buckle up, folks. It’s a long one today. I’m going to tell you a story about a groundbreaking comic strip, about Li’l Abner and Daisy Mae, about the rural purge,… Read more »
A Town Called Santa Claus
Today, I offer you season’s greetings. I’m taking you on a winding road through the history of Santa Claus, the history of the towns of Santa Claus, and the history… Read more »
Gaslight Village
This week, we return to our intermittent miniseries on the surprising hotspot of theme park activity, the Adirondacks. I’m going to tell you the story of a legacy. In its… Read more »
Discovery Island
In the world of abandoned theme parks and places, Disney’s Discovery Island is one of the more popular, or perhaps just one of the more well-known. Since it’s Disney, there’s… Read more »
Floyd Moreland Dentzel/Looff Carousel
This is the story of a century-old carousel that’s escaped fires and hurricanes. This is also the story of Casino Pier and the roller coaster in the ocean. It’s a good one. #ladypodsquad #podernfamily