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Thrill ride : the transformation of Hersheypark / John R. Haddad.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Haddad, John Rogers, Author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Amusement parks--Pennsylvania--Hershey--History.
- Amusement parks.
- Hersheypark (Hershey, Pa.)--History.
- Hersheypark (Hershey, Pa.).
- Pennsylvania--Hershey--Hersheypark.
- Pennsylvania--Hershey.
- Genre:
- History
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (viii, 280 pages) : illustrations.
- Other Title:
- Transformation of Hershey Park
- Place of Publication:
- University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2025]
- Summary:
- "Traces the history of Hershey Park from its 1906 founding as a community amusement space to its 1970s transformation into a modern theme park. Explores Milton Hershey's original vision, community ties, local resistance to change, and the park's eventual success as a reimagined attraction"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Introduction : through the turnstile
- Milton Hershey's sweet dream
- Chocolatetown meltdown
- The Disney treatment
- Demolition and preservation
- Grand opening
- Honoring agriculture
- Industrial challenges and modern wonders
- Conclusion : the eighties and beyond.
- Notes:
- "A Keystone book"
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Print version record.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Haddad, John Rogers. Thrill ride.
- ISBN:
- 9780271100586
- 0271100583
- OCLC:
- 1567021057
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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