"Lost Amusement Parks of the Hudson Valley" by Barbara and Wesley Gottlock
"Lost Amusement Parks of the Hudson Valley" by Barbara and Wesley Gottlock
For hundreds of years throughout the world amusement parks have appealed to "the kid in all of us." Starting in the 1870's, a bourgeoning population along the Hudson River Valley and in New York City created a need for recreational outlets. With the valley's natural beauty, its access to waterfront cities, and its proximity to the nation's largest metropolis, entrepreneurs were quick to respond.The mass appeal of large parks such as Coney Island and Palisades Amusement Park has been documented thoroughly. The authors highlight some of the lesser known amusement parks, now largely forgotten, that entertained millions into the 20th century. (188 pages)
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Meet the Maker:
Name: Barbara and Wesley Gottlock
What county do you live in?: Orange
How long have you been living/working in the Hudson Valley?: Since 1978 (Rockland and Orange)
Where or what are your favorite things to do in the Hudson Valley?: We love lecturing at different venues because we like sharing our work and meeting fantastic people. We have presented well over 200 programs. Our commitment to Bannerman Island remains strong. We love supporting the arts, the restaurants, and finding "new" sites worthy of research.
Biography: When we retired, both us became interested in Hudson Valley history. When we moved to a condo overlooking the river we could see Bannerman Island. Our interest was piqued and we took one of the first public tours to the island in 2004. We immediately became involved in various capacities with the Bannerman Castle Trust (now going on 19 years). Our research culminated in our first book Bannerman Castle in 2006 along with Thom Johnson. Six more books have followed pertaining to local history in the HV and NYC and we write as interesting topics are brought to our attention.
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