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DESCRIPTION:
Riverside Park, in Agawam Massachusetts didn’t always carry the name, “Riverside”, in fact thru out the history of the land it resides on, came many name changes.
From a humble picnic grove, to what has now become a major, world class theme park under a different name, “The History Of Riverside Park, takes a deep dive look into the many decades of adventures, and just how this piece of land has evolved over the years.
The adventures and stories told in this documentary are visualized to the viewer thru actual historic photos, video, and visual recreations of this historic property!
Over 150 years in the making, “The History Of Riverside Park” documentary takes a deep dive look into the parks history and beyond! Weather you are a past, present, or future guest to this theme park, there are many adventures to look forward to as you watch, “The History Of Riverside Park”
SPECIAL THANKS:
Special thanks goes to the following various contributor’s who shared everything from history, photos and videos, to be featured in this documentary. They were contacted at the beginning of 2020 when this documentary was still in pre-production, and the links to their respected websites, and/or You Tube channels, are provided below, so you can visit and check out some more of their great pictures and videos they have to offer! The contributor’s are also mentioned within the end credits of the documentary. Thank you to all of them:
Signed copies of David Cecchi’s Images Of America Book, “Riverside Park”:
https://david-cecchi.square.site/
Amusement Pics Website:
http://amusementpics.com/
Jay Ducharme’s You Tube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/jducharme/featured
Tony Mangano’s You Tube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/AJMeTube
Coaster Crew’s You Tube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/CoasterCrewDanvers/featured
Coaster Chaos You Tube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/CoasterChaos/featured
Six Flags New England You Tube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/SixFlagsNewEnglandAgawam/featured
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction
4:58 Pre Riverside Park, 1800’s
10:39 Riverside Park, 1912 – 1999
26:12 Disney Inspired Rides & Attractions 1959
40:10 Route 66 (Antique Car Ride)
43:23 1964-65 NY Worlds Fair Inspired Front Entrance
45:50 Swiss Sky Ride (Original Coney Island Gondola Ride)
1:10:03 Disney Inspired Pirates Cove (Boat Ride)
1:15:40 Premier Parks Purchase & Six Flags Transition, 1996
1:33:58 Crack Axle Canyon (Old West Section)
1:58:33 Six Flags New England, 2000 & Beyond
2:13:46 New England Skyway (Gondola Ride)
2:43:54 Hurricane Harbor Water Park
2:50:27 Thunderbolt Tribute
2:53:17 Closing Comments
2:55:38 Closing Credits
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I stg I was JUST looking to see if you did this video yet!! Thank you so much for it!!
I remember the remains of that diving platform and it’s so true, we never knew what it was and I really never noticed the depth markings!? (Idk if the markings were still there in the 80’s and possibly 90’s, when I’m remembering)
fantastic documentary. I had just been trying to look up some of the park history. particularly trying to find info on the riverboats along the river. how long were they in use?
The amount of research you must have had to do for this is amazing! Fantastic job! It brought back so many great memories for me and I learned a lot that I didn't know, thank you!