Gift shop southwest seattle historical society log house museum. The format of the book and ketchersides great writing make this a real pleasure to read. Built near the hallowed ground of the old coney islandstyle luna park amusement park and just across the west seattle bridge, is an oasis of burgers, fries, shakes, kitschy decor, tableside jukeboxes and a bit of oldtime seattle history. They are named after, and partly based on, the first luna park, which opened in 1903 during the heyday of large coney island parks. Order food online at luna park cafe, seattle with tripadvisor. Luna park is a national historic district located at charleston, west virginia. Luna park encyclopedia of cleveland history case western. Find out more about the history of luna park sydney from the 1990s to today.
Great figure 8 luna park seattle, washington, united. Media in category luna park, seattle the following 22 files are in this category, out of 22 total. A nostalgic journey through chile harpercollins, 2003 city of the beasts harpercollins, 2002 paula harpercollins, 1995 the infinite plan harpercollins, 1993 the stories of eva luna atheneum, 1991 eva luna knopf, 1988. Mayor william hickman moore 18611946, a judge who vowed to keep seattle clean from unnatural vices, was just what west seattleites felt they needed to keep their community upright and rigid. Books about seattle that everyone should read books. The park was either named after the fanciful airship luna, part of the new park s central attraction a trip to the moon, or after dundys sister. Between 1907 and 19, visitors were drawn to luna park in west seattle, the.
The book was shipped super fast, and i think will be a nice gift for my friend who is a fan of coney island amusement parks, and a resident of seattle. Luna park, built on a pier in west seattle, was designed as the coney island of the west. Magnuson park, youll find more than four miles of walking trails along the shores of lake washington, grassy fields, evergreen and deciduous trees and brush, and captivating public art installations. Billed as the nations greatest playground on the pacific coast, the park introduced the city to a host of novel attractions. From 1907 to 19, an amusement park in west seattle kept locals and. They quickly became friends, the stars aligned, and a. But perhaps even more remarkable then the animals which make up the carousel is its storied and well traveled history. This is a great book, both for history fans and for people like me who typically are less captivated by history.
History of seattles small amusement park from 1907 19. Explore the fascinating history of the park when hot air. The luna girls on alki celebrate this history in their period swim attire. The 2004 series featured seven titles from allendes body of work. On july 4, 1908, luna park became the site of seattle s first manned flight. Looking for statistics on the fastest, tallest or longest roller coasters. Seattle reads past years the seattle public library. This memory book is a unique collection of charming historic remembrances.
Jan 26, 2007 hey, can anybody recommend another book about seattles history thats at least half as good as bill speidels infamous sons of the profits. The streetcar tracks are on the pier to the left and it would drop off passengers at the luna park spire entrance. Closed in 19, seattles luna park was, for a few short years, a major draw in west seattle, with rides, games, a bathhouse, and the longest bar on the bay. The history of luna park in seattle, washington seattle photography, history. Luna park, seattle news newspapers books scholar jstor january 2009 learn how and when to. Open only from 1907 to 19 the park on the western coast of seattle was promoted as the nations greatest playground on the pacific coast. A look back at seattles luna park, coney island of the. Feb 04, 2020 order food online at luna park cafe, seattle with tripadvisor. Luna park, seattle s coney island of the west, enticed visitors with thrilling rides, garish amusements, and the longest bar on the bay for only six years, from 190719. Head, where its twelve acre timber pile platform above the tides lured seattle to its attractions. Described by its builders as the greatest outdoor amusement in the pacific northwest, luna park opened in 1907 below west seattles duwamish. Its called luna park cafe and it has been attracting diners like blue to suede shoes for decades.
Though it has been gone for over 100 years, parts of luna park still remain. Luna park, seattle coney island amusement park, amusement parks, seattle. Popular seattle history books goodreads share book. Luna park at coney island archives tripster travel guide. The park was the 34th such construction project undertaken by the ingersoll constr. Luna park, often called clevelands fairyland of pleasure, was created by fred ingersoll, a famous builder of amusementpark rides. The luna park chalk art festival originated in 2008 from an idea submitted to the north th street luna park business district in downtown san jose. The truth is, we did have a coney island here for a brief moment in time. Luna park was an amusement park that operated on the northern tip of alki point in west seattle from 1907 until 19. If you walk a couple of miles, you are in luna park and harbor avenue from where you get an excellent view. Luna park opened in 1905 as the second in an international chain of amusement parks all known as luna park opened by frederick ingersoll, owner of the ingersoll construction company. Come the holiday season i hope to see a stack of seattles luna park on. For a while earlier this year, it seemed every intersection in west seattle had a. This page contains additional material for my book lost seattle.
Find best sellers about civil war, american legends, breweries and wineries, and more. Pleasureseekers rode shimmering horses, thundered down the roller coaster, and marveled at daredevils and sideshows. In the spirit of the luna park and the alki bathhouse, they continue to welcome visitors to alki beach park. See all 67 photos taken at luna park by 1,292 visitors.
Concern about the sale of alcohol and other vices the park would attract led many west seattle residents to vote for annexation, figuring that seattle would provide a higher level of law enforcement and oversight. Sadly it doesnt cover much after the turn of the 20th century. Luna park is shown here at low tide where it was built on the tide flats along duwamish head, not far from where seattle s first settlers landed in 1851 at alki point. The idea was to hold a festival in the districts neighborhood backesto park as a way of celebrating its cultural. Luna park emerged on the north end of alki beach during the golden age of american amusement parks.
Luna park was an amusement park in seattle, washington that operated from 1907 until 19. It was located on a 35acre site bounded by woodhill rd. Jul 30, 2016 though it has been gone for over 100 years, parts of luna park still remain. Though open only briefly, luna park remains a vibrant piece of seattle s history. Walk over to elliott bay book companys seattle section and.
Luna parks are considered as smallscale attraction parks, easily accessed, potentially addressed to the permanent or. The park was either named after the fanciful airship luna, part of the new parks central attraction a trip to the moon, or after dundys sister. Ingersolls company got its start building vending machines, roller coasters, and other amusement park rides. Luna park is a name shared by dozens of currently operating and defunct amusement parks. Ask about our gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options. Since its opening on 4 october 1935, sydneys luna park is an amusement park featuring fantasy architecture in the art deco style of the 1930s. Luna park, seattles coney island of the west, enticed visitors with thrilling rides, garish amusements, and the longest bar on the bay for only six years, from 190719. Alas, distant memory is all thats left of luna park, the west seattle amusement park that was once considered the coney island of the west. It is a great spot to watch the boat traffic going to and from downtown seattle, and the port of seattle.
By 1901, however, the company had started building entire amusement parks as well. Lost seattle hardcover the elliott bay book company. One month after luna park cafe was cited for an aframe sign here, apartment. Seattles luna park, washington images of america series by. Because you can pick it up and absorb it in the 2page chunks of the lost seattle icons, it is an awesome book to share with friends. In march of 2010 at volunteer park in seattle, he met two young brothers slacklining in the park. In august 2011, a pictorial history titled seattles luna park was released by arcadia publishing. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Construction of luna park, a grand amusement park built on piers over the duwamish head tide flats, began in 1906. The original luna park on coney island, a massive spectacle of rides, ornate towers and cupolas covered in 250,000 electric lights, was opened in 1903 by the showmen and entrepreneurs frederic thompson and elmer skip dundy. Jan 27, 2016 books about seattle that everyone should read. Seattles luna park, washington images of america series. Rob ketcherside writes about local history through a series of blended rephotography then and now for the capitol hill seattle blog. The idea was to hold a festival in the districts neighborhood backesto park as a way of celebrating its cultural and historical background through the arts.
Books on seattles history seattleites librarything. Thousands swam in the waters of its natatorium and twirled across the floor of its dance hall. Luna park was built on the tide flats along duwamish head, not far from where seattles first settlers landed in 1851. When west seattle was a separate city alki beach seattle. On a sunny weekend, there will also be plenty of peoplewatching to be had, as visitors and locals enjoy the outdoors. Luna park, often called clevelands fairyland of pleasure, was created by fred ingersoll, a famous builder of amusement park rides. Jul 19, 2011 known as the nations greatest playground on the pacific coast, seattle s luna park left a lasting legacy, despite its brief tenure.
Although short lived, luna park takes up a sizeable place in washingtons rides and thrills history. Though open only briefly, luna park remains a vibrant piece of seattles history. As if it was meant to be, scott and bookis smuin knew who ted was and had already been making and running in tire sandals. Its also available on amazon or before christmas at costco.
The park, shown in this postcard circa 1910, was crowded with. And west seattles luna park cafe, which is located just up the road from the park site, has pictures of its namesake hung all over its walls. The park s glittering nighttime display shone across the bay and arrested the attention of the city. Aug 15, 2001 this file contains memories of west seattle s luna park taken from oral history interviews conducted in 1999 by the southwest seattle historical society. Leroy king carousel san francisco, california atlas obscura. For those who are fascinated by the history of the great city of seattle, mr. Aug 15, 2011 luna park emerged on the north end of alki beach during the golden age of american amusement parks. The streetcar tracks are on the pier to the left and it would drop off passengers at the luna park spire entra. Luna park is shown here at low tide where it was built on the tide flats along duwamish head, not far from where seattles first settlers landed in 1851 at alki point. Known as the nations greatest playground on the pacific coast, seattles luna park left a lasting legacy, despite its brief tenure.
The amusement park was a popular place for seattleites to swim, dance, and. West seattles luna park was named for luna, the roman goddess of the moon. Luna park was an amusement park in seattle, washington 190719. Find it all and much more with the interactive roller coaster database. In my neighborhood that would be elliott bay book company. Looff, who carved and installed coney islands very first carousel, luna park took its name from coney islands luna park. And west seattle s luna park cafe, which is located just up the road from the park site, has pictures of its namesake hung all over its walls. With thanks to these sources, you can discover even more fascinating west seattle history. It encompasses 444 contributing buildings in a predominantly residential built in the. A look back at seattles luna park, coney island of the west. This file contains memories of west seattles luna park taken from oral history interviews conducted in 1999 by the southwest seattle historical society. Luna park was its own billboard, shining across elliott bay and up and down puget sound.
Hey, can anybody recommend another book about seattles history thats at least half as good as bill speidels infamous sons of the profits. But more than 100 years later, the memory lives on in the luna park cafe, the artifactfilled, familyfriendly diner that has been serving up. Construction began in 1904, and the park opened on 18. Leroy king carousel san francisco, california atlas. A selfpublished book and the first history of various amusement rides by an amusement ride builder and inventor. The wellresearched photographs and detailed captions fully reveal an exciting time in seattles past. The parks glittering nighttime display shone across the bay and arrested the attention of the city. Books about seattle that everyone should read books the. Luna park and the demise of west seattle in 1907, seattle was in the throes of moralism.
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