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FW: Re: Figure 8 roller coaster info]



There was a Figure 8 roller coaster at Hanlan's Point Amusement Park on Toronto Island ca. 1910.  There are certainly postcards featuring this ride out in the great world of postcard collecting.  You'd also be able to see them

>>> "Bunker, Kevin" <kbunker@SS.CA.GOV> 09/20/00 01:47pm >>>
Hi, all --

This query went out to the list last week, and wanted to be sure any and all
interested in classic old coaster history saw the answer.

Kevin (with hands and arms in the air) Bunker
Student Assistant
CA State Archives
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> From:         mikadobear45@netscape.net[SMTP:mikadobear45@netscape.net] 
> Sent:         Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:28 PM
> To:   kbunker@ss.ca.gov 
> Subject:      [Fwd: Re: Figure 8 roller coaster info]
>
> relay to List
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> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: Figure 8 roller coaster info
> Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2000 08:01:23 -0700
> From: Darren <coasterbear@att.net>
> To: Ermisch/MTA@att.net Travel
> Cc: mikadobear45@netscape.net 
>
> Hi Keith--
>
> I was referred to you by my pal Kevin who subscribes to the Archives &
> Archivists LISTSERV List!  I think I can point you in the right direction.
>
> Information on old figure 8 side friction coasters is kinda hard to come
> by.  One place that's full of info (at least pictures) are postcard
> shows.  Search the Internet to find a date & time in your location.  The
> hobby is also referred to as deltiology.
>
> Currently there are only two figure 8 side friction coasters left in the
> world.  One is in England, and the other is at Lakemont Park in Altoona,
> PA.  Lakemont claims it's the oldest coaster in the world.  Nonetheless,
> go
> to: http://www.rcdb.com/rcdb.dll/installationdetail243.htm for some info
> regarding the Leap the Dips.  The park might have what you are looking
> for.
>
> For a list of web sites that might shed some light onto your research,
> including the Save the Leap the Dips Foundation (which has been saved & is
>
> currently operating) , go to:
> http://www.go.com/Titles?col=WW&qt=leap+the+dips&svx=home_searchbox&sv=IS&; 
> lk
> =noframes
>
> Finally, the American Coaster Enthusiasts might be able to help you as
> well.  Our preservation director could be helpful.
>
> I hope this information helps,
>
> Best of luck to you in your research & keep me informed of your progress,
>
> Darren R. Besoyan
> NorCal Assistant Regional Representative
> American Coaster Enthusiasts
> dbesoyan@aceonline.org 
>
> > > From:         Ermisch/MTA Travel -
> > > Kalamazoo[SMTP:mtatravel@MAILHOST.KAL.AMERITECH.NET] 
> > > Reply To:     Archives & Archivists
> > > Sent:         Wednesday, September 13, 2000 8:22 AM
> > > To:   ARCHIVES@LISTSERV.MUOHIO.EDU 
> > > Subject:      Figure 8 roller coaster info
> > >
> > > I'm searching for specific information about side friction figure-8
> > > roller coasters constructed in the Great Lakes region between 1904 &
> > > 1908 - especially those in Michigan.  Though my research centers
> around
> > > the coaster built in Kalamazoo during the early months of 1907,
> similar
> > > (if not identical) models were built in Grand Rapids, St. Joe, South
> > > Haven, Jackson, Lansing and Battle Creek during the same period.  It
> > > also appears that some (if not all) were built by the same company.
> > > I've read Robert Cartmell's fine book, and wrote the Philadelphia
> > > Toboggan Company (though to no avail).  I'm specifically interested in
> > > blueprints, technical drawings or information, construction company
> info
> > > and photos - though practically ANYTHING about any of these coasters
> > > would be most helpful and, of course, greatly appreciated!
> > >
> > > Kind regards,
> > > Keith Howard
> > > Western Michigan University
> > > Kalamazoo, MI
> > >
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