These books deal exclusively with Cedar Point Amusement
Park in Sandusky, Ohio, U.S.A. For more information, see
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________ CEDAR POINT (2004) By David & Dianne Francis. A photo history of the Ohio's Cedar Point. *(Not Reviewed) Published by: Arcadia Publishing * skeller@arcadiapublishing.com ISBN: Price: ________ CEDAR POINT SANDUSKY, OHIO. (1965) This short, 36-page book discuses how the land was acquired for the new park and managers and owners over the years. Many colour photos throughout. *(Not Reviewed) Published by: Cedar Point Inc. ISBN: Price: ________ CEDAR POINT: (1988) "The Queen of American Watering Places" By David Francis and Diane Francis. From its start as a picnic park, through its growth as a summer resort, through its almost being razed for a housing development, to the best traditional amusement park in The United States, this book hasa great story of a beach blossoming into one of the nation's leading outdoor amusement centers. *(Highly Recommended. There are lots of photos of vintage rides and great high-angle shots of The Point as it is today. Lots of behind-the-scenes business goings-on help the reader to realise what goes into an amusement park as time passes and it grows. A good description of the various ride changes through the years is given here with time frames. A 1995 updated version is available.) CEDAR POINT: (1988) "The Queen of American Watering Places" (Continued) The 1995 125th Anniversary edition has in addition to the above: * A NEW Chapter detailing recent developments "at The Point" * Historic Park Maps (1905 and 1935) * New Full-Color Cover, End Papers and Back Cover Published by: This book is also sold Summertime Publications, at Cedar Point. P.O. Box 16, Wadsworth, Ohio, 44281. Price: Around $15 - $20 U.S.A. $29.95 for the 1995 version. ISBN: 0-935408-03-7 (1995 version.) (U.S. Funds) ________ EXPERIENCE THE POINT: (2002) "Unofficial Guidebook To Cedar Point: (2001/2002)" By Andrew Hyde. This guidebook is completely dedicated to Cedar Point and takes one on a comprehensive tour of America's Roller Coast. It discusses ways to plan your day and have fun at Cedar Point. It includes information on every ride, show, attraction, restaurant, and hotel. A bonus is over 30 trivia questions, and numerous fun facts. *(Not Reviewed) Published by: Infinity Publishing 519 West Lancaster Avenue Haverford, Pennsylvania U.S.A. 19041 ISBN: 0-7414-0810-4 Price: $10.95 (U.S. Funds) -Experience the Point ________ FUN AT THE OLD CEDAR POINT: (1989) "A Day at the Old Amusement Park when Granddad Was a Teen-Ager and Grandmother Was One of the Beauties on the Beach" By Glenn D. Everett. This book looks at the Cedar Point of the 1930s and contains many vintage photos. It is written from the author's experiences. An included interview is given by the son of the inspector of the Point's roller coasters. * (Not Reviewed.) Published By: Academy Books Rutland, Vermont U.S.A. ISBN: 0914960768 Price: $15.95 (U.S. Funds)
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