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Euclid Beach Park Now.
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Remembering
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Remembering the Sights and Sounds of Euclid Beach Park
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Euclid Beach Park Now,
Ohio Department of Natural Resources / Cleveland Lakefront, and the
Euclid Beach Boys
presented the fifth annual Remembering the Sights and Sounds of Euclid
Beach Park. September 28, 2009 marked the 40th Anniversary of Euclid Beach Park's closing but on the day
before, Sunday, September 27th the amusement park came alive again for one day only, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event was held
at Euclid Beach State Park. Cleveland, Ohio site of the old amusement park on Lakeshore Boulevard.
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| State Park Picnic Pavilion, Event Headquarters |
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| Background, Picnic Pavilion/Foreground, Bill Kless Studio |
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| Weber's Premium Custard and Ice Cream |
The
Saturday before the event saw cloudy skies and a constant rain heavy at times. Sunday morning started out cloudy and rainy
with big clap of thunder on the eastside of Cleveland. The rain ended around 8 am and the sky gradually cleared as noon approached.
The sun was out for all of the event, temperature in the mid 70's and a slight wind off the lake. The good weather saw
an estimated 2,800 individuals attend the 5th annual event.
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| Riders Loading onto the "Rocket Ship" Car |
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| Kiddie Hook & Ladder Fire Truck |
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| "Rocket Ship" Car Blasts Off |
Clusters of photos in large frames were placed throughout the State Park as close as possible to
the spot a ride and attraction claimed when the park was operating. Ride cars from the Dodgem and Flying Turns were on display.
A horse from the Kiddie Rodeo was there for viewing as was the Kiddie Hook and Ladder Fire Truck. The Kiddie Hook and Ladder
has been under the care of the Mayfield Heights Service Department and was sponsored for the event by State Representative
Kenny Yuko, Ohio House District 7 and Cleveland Ward 11 Councilman Michael Polensek. In the State Park's picnic pavilion
Laughing Sal greet guests with her infectious laugh. Behind Sal was an old Skee Ball game from the parks Arcade where many
tried to roll a game. Every hour on the hour a walking tour left the North side of he picnic pavilion which along with
some history of the old amusement park included pointing out where rides and attractions were located. Rides were available
on the Thriller Car and Rocket Ship Car. One of the coaster cars from the Thriller Roller Coaster has been mounted onto
the chassis of a 1951 Chevrolet truck. The truck was used as a maintenance vehicle at the amusement park. One of the rockets
from the old Rocket Ship circle swing has been mounted on an automobile chassis. The Thriller Car and Rocket Ship Car are
privately owned and available for rental. Contact The Euclid Beach Boys at www.theeuclidbeachboys.com or www.rocketshipcar.com
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| "Thriller Car" Ready for Riders |
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| "Thriller Car" Heading for the First Hill |
There is a circular drive next to the parking area.
It has been determined that in this area the Carrousel (Euclid Beach Park spelling) at Euclid Beach Park operated. For this
event the circular drive is called "Carrousel Circle" and on display were two reproduced horses replicated
from a couple of the originals that once rode on the park's merry-go-round. The carrousel was made by the
Philadelphia Toboggan Company, Carousel #19, and operated from it's installation in 1910 to the last day the park operated
in 1969. Also on display were an architect's rendering for a proposed building that could contain the Carrousel
at the State Park. There is a proposal to have the merry-go-round return to it's original home. Filling most of the the
circular drive were antique cars, "The Cars We Drove to Euclid Beach Park" coordinated by the Cleveland Model T
Club.
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| The Cars We Drove to Euclid Beach Park |
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| Monkey Organ, Providing Music to Carrousel Circle |
The Famous Humphrey Popcorn Balls and Candy Kisses were available for purchase in the picnic
pavilion. Adjacent to the pavilion hot dogs, chips, and soft drinks were available. Many who purchased food used the many
picnic tables located in the Stat Park to enjoy there food. Current Euclid Beach Park souvenirs, videos, recordings were available
for sale at the picnic pavillion, headquarters for Euclid Beach Park Now. Weber's ice cream was on site selling
Frozen Whip similar to that served at Euclid Beach Park.
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| The End of the Day Sunset Over the Pier |
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Mark Your Calendars
6th Annual
Remembering The Sights
and Sounds of Euclid Beach Park
100th Birthday of the Euclid Beach Park Carrousel
Sunday, September 26, 2010
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