Carowinds / Scott Rutherford.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rutherford, Scott, 1961- Author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Amusement parks--North Carolina--Pictorial works.

Amusement parks.

Amusement parks--South Carolina--Pictorial works.

Carowinds (N.C. and S.C.)--History--Pictorial works.

Carowinds (N.C. and S.C.).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages) : chiefly illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : Arcadia Pub., [2013]

Summary:

Located near Charlotte, Carowinds has long been considered the "Thrill Capital of the Southeast!" The brainchild of Earl Patterson Hall, a self-made businessman and real estate developer, Carowinds is an exciting day for children and adults alike. Inspired by a trip to Disneyland in 1957, Hall envisioned an amusement park for the citizens of the Carolinas. In 1973, after four years of planning and construction, Carowinds opened to the public on a large site that straddles the North Carolina-South Carolina border. Throughout the 1970s, visitors enjoyed rides such as the Witchdoctor and White Lightnin'. Currently, the park features rides, shows, and attractions for all, including Intimidator, the tallest and fastest coaster in the Southeast. Carowinds showcases the rich history of this Carolina amusement park celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2013.

Contents:

Carowinds founder E. Pat Hall

Building the dream

The first years

The Taft/KECO years

The Paramount years

The new millennium.

OCLC:

881521715