Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters

Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters (PTC) is one of the oldest existing roller coaster manufacturing companies in the world. Based in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, it was established in 1904 by Henry Auchey and Chester Albright under the name Philadelphia Toboggan Company. The company manufactured carousels, wooden roller coasters, toboggans (roller coaster cars) and later, roller coaster trains.

Philadelphia Toboggan Company, Inc.
TypePrivate
IndustryManufacturing
Founded1904 (1904)
Headquarters
Hatfield, Pennsylvania
,
United States
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Tom Rebbie (President/CEO)
ProductsAmusement rides, roller coasters
OwnerTom Rebbie
WebsiteOfficial website

History

The Philadelphia Toboggan Company was incorporated January 20, 1904.[1] It built and designed roller coasters until 1979. Notable designers included Joe McKee, John A. Miller, Herbert Schmeck, Frank Hoover, and John C. Allen. When Allen retired as president in 1976, the company stopped designing roller coasters but continued to work on coaster projects until 1979 when it exited the coaster-construction industry permanently.[2]

The company manufactured carousels known for their elaborate carvings and decorations. It expanded with the acquisition of the inventory of the Dentzel Carousel Company in 1927.[3] Lead carvers included Daniel Carl Muller, Leo Zoller, John Zalar, and Frank Caretta.[4] Examples of the company's carousels (manufactured 1904–1934) exist throughout the United States.

The Philadelphia Toboggan Company built the Rollo Coaster at Idlewild Park in 1938, and the carousel for the same amusement park in 1931. The company manufactured Skee Ball games from 1946 to 1977.[5] In 1926, PTC was granted a trademark on a new name, Philtobco.

Flying Turns

Developed by J. Norman Bartlett and John Miller, the Flying Turns coasters came to the attention of PTC. Recognizing the ride's potential, PTC signed a licensing agreement with Bartlett and Miller to market the ride in North America—with the exception of the state of California.[6] With the arrival of the Great Depression, PTC built only one in 1931, at Rocky Point Amusement Park. The coaster was engineered by Herbert Schmeck, but experienced problems. The ride opened late in the summer and Schmeck stayed on site for some time before he was able to get the ride operating consistently. The ride was damaged beyond repair by a storm on September 21, 1938.[6]

Schmeck engineered a second Flying Turns for Hershey Park in August 1941. Due to the entry of the United States into World War II, and the resulting rationing of building materials, the roller coaster was never built. It would have been located in the park next to what is now the Wave Swinger, and part of where Comet's lift hill is located.[7] Though Bartlett and Miller went on to build several more Flying Turns-type coasters, PTC never proposed another.[6]

1990s to present

On November 27, 1991, Tom Rebbie and Bill Dauphinee purchased the Philadelphia Toboggan Company from Sam High (1934–2011), and incorporated a new company, Philadelphia Toboggan Coaster, shortly thereafter.[8] Rebbie was appointed president. In 2007 he bought out Dauphinee to become the sole owner, and changed the company's name to Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc. (PTCI). The company continues to manufacture roller coaster trains, queue gates and fin brakes.[9]

List of roller coasters

As of 2019, Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters has built 127 roller coasters around the world.[10]

PTC #NameParkCountryOpenedStatusDetails
1 Figure 8 TobogganPine Beach Park

(Norfolk, Virginia)

 United States United States1904Removed (1906 or later)Figure eight layout. Designed by Henry B. Auchy.[11][12]
2 Toboggan Figure 8Vinewood Park

(Topeka, Kansas)

 United States United States1904RemovedFigure eight layout. Designed by Henry B. Auchy.[13][12]
3 Forest TobogganOlentangy ParkUnited States United States1904RemovedDesigned by Henry B. Auchy. Possibly relocated from a former zoo in Columbus, Ohio. Later named the "Scenic Coaster" and "Red Devil."[14][12]
4 Figure 8White CityUnited States United States19041912Figure eight layout. Designed by Henry B. Auchy.[15][12]
5 Figure Eight TobogganPabst Park

(Milwaukee, Wisconsin)

 United States United States1904Removed (1910 or later)Figure eight layout. Designed by Chester E. Albright.[16][12]
6 Toboggan SlideElitch Gardens (Original Location)United States United States19041925[17][12]
7 Figure EightDelmar Garden

(University City, Missouri)

 United States United States1905Removed (1908 or later)Figure eight layout.[18][12]
8 Unknown Unknown

(Fort George, New York)

 United States United States 1905Removed [12]
9 Figure EightEuclid BeachUnited States United States1904Removed[19][12]
10 Figure 8Idlewood Amusement Park (Richmond, Virginia)United States United States19061909Designed by Henry B. Auchy.[20][12]
11 Forest CoasterWhite CityUnited States United States1906RemovedReconstructed.[12][21]
12 Unknown Dreamland

(Coney Island, New York)

 United States United States 19071911 Designed by Chester E. Albright. Burnt down.[12]
13 Unknown Willow Grove Park United States United States 1909Removed Reconstructed.[12]
14 Unknown Delmar Garden

(University City, Missouri)

 United States United States 1910Removed Reconstructed.[12]
15 Unknown Elitch Gardens

(Original Location)

 United States United States 1910Removed Reconstructed.[12]
16 / 26 Jack Rabbit
Formerly Forest Scenic Railway		Point Breeze Park

(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

 United States United States19121923Rebuilt and given new serial number in 1918.[22][12]
17 Unknown Golden City Park

(Canarsie, New York)

 United States United States 1915Removed Designed by Joe A. McKee, construction supervisor Joe A. McKee.[12]
18 Unknown Lake Orion

(Detroit, Michigan)

 United States United States 1915Removed Designed by Joe A. McKee, construction supervisor C. Mitchow.[12]
19 North Wind Coaster
Formerly Jack Rabbit		Luna ParkUnited States United States1915RemovedDesigned by Joe A. McKee, construction supervisor Baker.[12][23]
20 Jack RabbitWillough Beach Park

(Willoughby, Ohio)

 United States United States19151924Designed by Joe A. McKee, construction supervisor Baker.[12][24]
21 Unknown Revere Beach United States United States 1916 Removed Designed by Joe A. McKee, construction supervisor Edward E. Rhoads.[12]
22 Jack RabbitShellpot ParkUnited States United States1916RemovedDesigned by Joe A. McKee, construction supervisor Austin McFadden.[12][25]
23 / 91 Wild One
Formerly Giant Coaster		 Six Flags America
Paragon Park		 United States United States 1986
1917-1985		 Operating Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisor William Strickler.[12] Herbert P. Schmeck redesigned much of the ride in 1932 and assigned it a new serial number after it was destroyed by fire. It was relocated to Wild World (today known as Six Flags America) with assistance from the Dinn Corporation in 1986.[26]
24 Forest RideRoss Grove / Ross Farms (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)United States United States1917Removed[12][27]
25 Unknown Euclid Beach Park United States United States 1917 Removed [12]
26a Jack RabbitRocky Springs ParkUnited States United States1918Removed[28]
27 Forest RideWillow Grove ParkUnited States United States1919Removed[29]
28 Jack RabbitClementon ParkUnited States United States1919RemovedDesigned by John A. Miller.[30][12]
29 Deep DipperCarlin's ParkUnited States United States1919RemovedDesigned by John A. Miller.[31][12]
30 DipsBuckroe Beach ParkUnited States United States1920RemovedDesigned by John A. Miller, construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[32][12]
31 Deep DipperFrederick Road ParkUnited States United States1920RemovedDesigned by John A. Miller.[12] Destroyed by fire.[33]
32 Racer DipBay Shore ParkUnited States United States1920RemovedDesigned by John A. Miller, construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[34][12]
33 Mountain Dips CoasterRocky GlenUnited States United States1920RemovedDesigned by John A. Miller, construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[35][12] Dismantled in December 1939.
34 Alpine DipsSanatoga ParkUnited States United States1921RemovedAt points referred to as Saratoga Park. Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[36][12]
35 / 88 Wildcat
Formerly Thriller
Formerly Wasco Dips		Enna Jettick Park / Lakeside ParkUnited States United States1921 / 19301941Designed by John A. Miller and Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisors Frank F. Hoover and Herbert P. Schmeck.[37][12] Altered in 1930 and given a new serial number.
36 WildcatMerrimack ParkUnited States United States1921RemovedDesigned by John A. Miller, construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[38][12]
37 Roller CoasterWoodlawn ParkUnited States United States1922RemovedDesigned by John A. Miller, construction supervisors Herbert P. Schmeck and C.S. Ellis.[39][12]
38 DipsSchuylkill ParkUnited States United States1922RemovedDesigned by John A. Miller, construction supervisors Herbert P. Schmeck and L.J. Mueller.[40][12]
39 / 97 Wildcat

Formerly Joy Ride

 HersheyparkUnited States United States1923RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck, construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[41][12] Renovated in 1935 and renamed Wildcat. Renovation designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover.[12][42]
39a WildcatFrederick Road ParkUnited States United States1923Removed[43]
40 Ski RideBroad Ripple ParkUnited States United States1924RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[44][12]
41 / 87 Thunderhawk
Formerly Coaster		Dorney ParkUnited States United States1924 / 1930OperatingDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[45][12] Originally out-and-back design, modified into a figure eight design for 1930 season and given new serial number.
42 ThrillerEuclid BeachUnited States United States1924RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[46][12]
43 Big Roller CoasterMemorial ParkUnited States United States1924RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck. 66 feet, 2 inches tall.[47][12]
44 CycloneParc BelmontCanada Canada1924RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck, construction supervisor H.F. Allen.[48][12]
45 Island FlyerIsland Park

(Sunbury, Pennsylvania)

 United States United States1925RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[49][12]
46 / 93 WildcatBertrand IslandUnited States United States1925RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck, construction supervisor George J. Baker.[50][12] Underwent alterations and assigned new serial number in 1934.[12]
47 WildcatShady Grove ParkUnited States United States1925RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck, construction supervisors George J. Baker and James L. Martz. 62 feet, 11 inches tall.[51][12]
48 Giant Roller CoasterLakeside ParkUnited States United States1925RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[52][12]
49 WildcatShellpot ParkUnited States United States1925RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck. 65 feet, 1 inch tall.[53][12]
50 Junior CoasterWoodlawn ParkUnited States United States1925RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[54][12]
51 WildcatLong Branch ParkUnited States United States1926RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][55]
52 Sky RocketElitch GardensUnited States United States19261935Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][56] Later renovated into Wildcat (PTC serial number 98).
53 WildcatConey IslandUnited States United States1926RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][57]
54 TwisterConey IslandUnited States United States1926RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][58]
55 Kids CoasterCincinnati Zoo & Botanical GardenUnited States United States1926RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][59]
56 WildcatRocky Point ParkUnited States United States1926RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][60]
57 ExpressBrandywine Picnic ParkUnited States United States1926RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[61][12]
58 Wild CatSeabreeze Amusement ParkUnited States United States19261935Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank H. Hoover. Destroyed by fire in 1935.[12][62]
59 WildcatFernbrook ParkUnited States United States1926RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][63] Dismantled in 1945; its wood was used to build Sterling's "Million Dollar" Coaster at Rocky Glen Park in Moosic, PA in 1946.
60 CoasterLaurel ParkUnited States United States1926RemovedDesigned by Herbert Paul Schmeck. Sold for lumber at end of 1935.[64]
60a / 82 WildcatJoyland ParkUnited States United States1926 / 19291964Conflicting reports on 1926 or 1929 opening and serial number 60a or 82.[12][65] Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank H. Hoover.
61 WildcatLake CompounceUnited States United States1927OperatingDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[66]
62 TwisterCroops GlenUnited States United States1927RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[67]
63 WildcatEdgewood ParkUnited States United States1927RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Built for Thomas E. Kerstetter.[68]
64 Wild CatWoodside ParkUnited States United States1927RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[69][12]
65 TornadoWoodside ParkUnited States United States1927RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[70][12]
67 TwisterHocus Pocus ParkUnited States United States1927RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[71][12]
68 TwisterLakemont ParkUnited States United States1927RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[72][12]
69 WildcatBelvedere Beach Amusement ParkUnited States United States1927Removed - 1940-1947Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][73]
70 Bear CatSans Souci ParkUnited States United States1928RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][74]
71 TwisterWarner ParkUnited States United States1928RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][75]
72 WildcatBrady Lake ParkUnited States United States1928RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[76]
73 WildcatRocky Springs ParkUnited States United States19281965Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor James L. Martz.[12] Still standing but not operational from 1966 through early 1990s.[77]
74 TwisterMcCullough Lake ParkUnited States United States19281936Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor George J. Baker.[12][78]
75 ZipWhite City (Shrewsbury, Massachusetts)United States United States19281951Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][79]
76 WildcatErie Beach ParkCanada Canada19281930Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[80][12]
77 Baby DipperHappyland ParkCanada Canada19281944Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[81][12]
78 Rocket Ocean View Amusement Park United States United States 19291978 Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Alterations made to ride originally designed by Edward A. Vettel. Dynamited in 1979.
79 Unknown Olympic Park (Newark, New Jersey) United States United States 1929Removed Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck. Alteration of pre-existing coaster.[12]
80 WildcatPine Island ParkUnited States United States19291961Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor William Marquet.[82][12]
81 Mountain FlyerMountain ParkUnited States United States19291987Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][83]
83 WildcatIdora ParkUnited States United States19301984Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Harry C. Baker.[12][84] Heavily damaged by fire on April 26, 1984. Remnants remained standing until July 26, 2001.[84]
84 CyclonePalace PlaylandUnited States United States1930RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor James L. Martz.[12] Conflicting reports on its closure and if it was destroyed by fire.[85]
85 WildcatLakeside ParkUnited States United States19301964Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisors Frank F. Hoover and James L. Martz.[12][86]
86 / 92 Yankee Cannonball
Formerly Greyhound
Formerly Roller Coaster		Canobie Lake Park
Lakewood Park		United States United States1936
1930 to 1935		OperatingDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover. Relocated to current park and assigned new serial number after 1935 season.[87][12][88]
89 Unknown Mid City Park (Albany, New York) United States United States 1931Removed Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12]
90 Flying Turns Rocky Point Park United States United States 19311938 Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck and John Norman Bartlett; built by John Norman Bartlett; construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][89]
Unknown Blue Flyer
Formerly Zipper Dipper		Blackpool Pleasure BeachUnited Kingdom United Kingdom1934OperatingBelieved to have been built by Charlie Paige and possibly with Harry Traver's assistance.[90] Serial number unknown.
94 Teddy BearConey IslandUnited States United States1935RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][91]
95 Teddy BearKennywoodUnited States United States19351947Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Andy Vettel.[12][92]
96 WhirlwindOcean PierUnited States United States19351943Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][93] Destroyed by fire.[12]
98 / 99 WildcatElitch GardensUnited States United States19361994Renovation of park's former Sky Rocket coaster (PTC serial number 52).[94] Discrepancy on whether serial number 98 or 99. Renovation designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Rremained standing but not operational from 1994 through 1999.
98 / 99 Teddy BearElitch GardensUnited States United States1936RemovedDiscrepancy on whether serial number 98 or 99.[95] Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.
100 Shooting Star
Formerly Clipper		Coney IslandUnited States United States19371971Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Opened as Clipper before being heavily renovated and renamed Shooting Star in 1947.[96]
101 Rollo CoasterIdlewild and Soak ZoneUnited States United States1938OperatingDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][97]
102 Alps Willow Grove Park United States United States 19391975 Ride originally built in 1905 by LaMarcus A. Thompson and John Miller. Altered in 1939 by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12]
103 Roller CoasterBayside ParkUnited States United States19421958Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][98]
104 CometPleasure PierUnited States United States19421958Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Closed after hurricane damage.[99]
105 CometForest Park Highlands Amusement ParkUnited States United States19411963Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Damaged by fire and removed three years later.[100]
106 Wildcat Salisbury Beach (Salisbury, Massachusetts) United States United States 19411975 Alterations to Comet roller coaster that originally opened in 1922. Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[101][12]
107 Big Dipper Geauga Lake United States United States 19452007 Alterations to Sky Rocket. Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover.[12][102]
108 CyclonePalisades Amusement ParkUnited States United States19451971Alterations to Skyrocket roller coaster that originally opened in 1926. Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Joe A. McKee.[12][103]
109 CometHersheyparkUnited States United States1946OperatingDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover.[12] Remodeled in 1978.[104]
110 CometMeyer's Lake ParkUnited States United States19471974Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor William Marquet.[12][105]
111 Phoenix
Formerly Rocket		Knoebels Amusement Park & Resort
Playland Park		United States United States1985
1948 to 1980		OperatingDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][106][107]
112 CometGreat Escape
Crystal Beach Park		United States United States1994
1948 to 1989		OperatingDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][108] Relocation performed by Martin & Vleminckx.[109]
113 Nightmare
Formerly Roller Coaster		JoylandUnited States United States1949RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover.[12][110]
114 Little DipperHoppylandUnited States United States1949RemovedJunior coaster for John Lorman of Venice, California. Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Rudy Illions.[12][111]
115 Little DipperSix Flags Great America
Kiddieland		United States United States2010
1950 to 2009		OperatingDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover.[12][112][113]
116 CometGhost Town on the RiverUnited States United States19511976Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Standing but not operating in 1970 and 1971[114]
117 CometWaldameerUnited States United States1951OperatingDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor James L. Martz.[12][115]
118 Jet Star
Formerly Rocket
Formerly Jet
Formerly Jack Rabbit		Olympic ParkUnited States United States19511965Originally built in 1925;[116] alterations by Herbert P. Schmeck and John A. Miller.[12][116]
119 Montaña RusaIsla del CocoCuba Cuba1951RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover.[12][117]
120 Meteor
Formerly Little Dipper		Little Amerricka

Hillcrest Park
Kiddytown

 United States United States2006
1967 to 2003
1953 to 1966		OperatingDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Relocated to Hillcrest Park in Lemont, Illinois by 1967, then to Little Amerricka for the 2007 season.[118][119][120]
121 Roller CoasterFunlandUnited States United States1954RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[121][12]
122 Junior CoasterLincoln BeachUnited States United States1955RemovedDesigned by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][122]
122a Little DipperBelmont ParkUnited States United States1955RemovedDesigned by Mitchell.[12][123]
123 FlyerHunt's PierUnited States United States19571988Designed by John C. Allen; construction supervisor James L. Martz.[124]
124 Valley VolcanoAngela ParkUnited States United States1956Removed[125]
Sea Dragon
Formerly Jet Flyer		Columbus Zoo and AquariumUnited States United States1956Operating[126]
Comet
Formerly Mighty Lightnin
Formerly Ghost Town Jet		Rocky GlenUnited States United States1959Removed[127]
TornadoWedgewood VillageUnited States United States1961Removed[128]
Blue StreakCedar PointUnited States United States1964Operating[129]
Mr. TwisterElitch GardensUnited States United States1964Removed[130]
JetstreamRiverview ParkUnited States United States1964Removed[131]
SkylinerFair ParkUnited States United States1965Removed[132]
Swamp FoxFamily Kingdom Amusement ParkUnited States United States1966Operating[133]
Cannon BallLake WinnepesaukahUnited States United States1967Operating[134]
ZingoBell's Amusement ParkUnited States United States1968Removed[135]
TornadoPetticoat JunctionUnited States United States1970Removed[136]
RacerKings IslandUnited States United States1972Operating[137]
Woodstock Express
Formerly Fairly Odd Coaster
Formerly Beastie
Formerly Scooby Doo		Kings IslandUnited States United States1972Operating[138]
Great American Scream MachineSix Flags Over GeorgiaUnited States United States1973Operating[139]
CometFunway Amusement ParkUnited States United States1973Removed[140]
Woodstock Express
Formerly Ghoster Coaster
Formerly Scooby-Doo's Ghoster Coaster
FormerlyScooby Doo		Kings DominionUnited States United States1974Operating[141]
Woodstock Express
Formerly Fairly Odd Coaster
Formerly Scooby Doo's Ghoster Coaster
Formerly Scooby Doo		CarowindsUnited States United States1975Operating[142]
Racer 75
Formerly Rebel Yell		Kings DominionUnited States United States1975Operating[143]
Screamin' EagleSix Flags St. LouisUnited States United States1976Operating[144]
Thunder RoadCarowindsUnited States United States1976Removed[145]
SkylinerLakemont Park
Roseland Park		United States United States1987
1960 to 1985		Operating[146]
[147]
StarlinerCypress Gardens
Miracle Strip Amusement Park		United States United States2007
1963 to 2004		Removed[148]
[149]
Black Diamond
Formerly Golden Nugget		Knoebels Amusement Park & Resort
Dinosaur Beach		United States United States2011
1960 to 1998		Operating[150]
[151]
Shooting StarWet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe
Lakeside Park		United States United StatesUnknown
1968 to 1986		Removed[152]
[153]

Carousels

Most PTC carousels were numbered, so they are easily identified. Most have been moved from their original opening locations. PTC carousels that are still operating or in restoration:

PTC #OwnerCity, StateYear BuiltNotesRef(s)
6Kit Carson Co. FairgroundsBurlington, Colorado
1905
Originally built for Elitch Gardens in 1905, it was removed and sold to Kit Carson County in 1928 in favor of the new, more modern PTC #51.[154]
9Carousel of PottstownPottstown, Pennsylvania
1905
Restoration completed November 2016
15Palisades Center MallWest Nyack, New York
1907
Removed 2009[155]
17Six Flags Over GeorgiaAtlanta, Georgia
1908
18Destiny USASyracuse, New York
1909
19Western Reserve Historical SocietyCleveland, Ohio
1910
Formerly Euclid Beach Park (1910–1969); Palace Playland (1970s–1996); returned to Ohio in 1996 and restoration completed November 2014
21Six Flags Magic MountainValencia, California
1912
30Luna Park, MelbourneSt Kilda, Melbourne Australia
1913
33Como ParkSt. Paul, Minnesota
1914
35Six Flags St. LouisEureka, Missouri
1915
39Lake WinnepesaukahRossville, Georgia
1916
43Washington State FairPuyallup, Washington
1917
44Kings DominionDoswell, Virginia
1917
45Woodland Park ZooSeattle, Washington
1918
46Magic KingdomBay Lake, Florida
1917
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
47HersheyparkHershey, Pennsylvania
1919
[156][157]
49Louisville ZooLouisville, Kentucky
1919
Formerly Clementon Park, Clementon, NJ (1919–1997)[158]

[159]

50City of HamptonHampton, Virginia
1920
51Elitch Gardens Theme ParkDenver, Colorado
1925–1928
Built for the original northwest location of Elitch Gardens to replace PTC #6, it, along with many of Elitch Gardens' original rides, were moved to the park's Downtown Denver location in 1995.[160]
53Charles N. WalkerGriffin, Georgia
1920
[161]
54Battleship CoveFall River, Massachusetts
1920
59Peddler's VillageLahaska, Pennsylvania
1922
61David and Jane WalentasBrooklyn, New York
1922
Formerly Idora Park, Youngstown, Ohio (1922–1984); now known as Jane's Carousel
62Santa Monica PierSanta Monica, California
1922
67CarowindsCharlotte, North Carolina
1923
72Sonny's PlaceSomers, Connecticut
1925
Formerly Kiddieland Amusement Park, Melrose Place, Ill. (1952–2009)[162]
75Gillians Wonderland Pier and Island WaterparkOcean City, New Jersey
1926
Formerly Fernbrook Park, Dallas, PA, (1926–1944)

Formerly Rolling Green Park, Sellinsgrove, PA, (1944–1972)

[163]

76ValleyfairShakopee, Minnesota
1925
79Kings IslandMason, Ohio
1926
Formerly Coney Island, Cincinnati (1926–1971)
80Holyoke Heritage State ParkHolyoke, Massachusetts
1927–1929
Holyoke Merry-Go-Round, originally built for Mountain Park which shuttered in 1987, preservation campaign moved to Heritage State Park in 1993
83Idlewild ParkLigonier, Pennsylvania
1931
84Canada's WonderlandVaughan, Ontario, Canada
1928
85Carousel Station (formerly part of Paragon Park)Hull, Massachusetts
1928
87Family KingdomMyrtle Beach, South Carolina
1929
Mechanism only - Horses Replaced - formerly Asbury Park, NJ, Casino

Funhouse items

Beginning before World War II, PTC was involved with the booming dark ride and funhouse business. It spawned the company Funni-Frite Industries of Lancaster, Columbus, and (later) Pickerington, Ohio, which ceased manufacturing operations in 2000.[164]

  • Laffing Sal - automated funhouse character/amusement device

See also

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  18. Marden, Duane. "Figure Eight  (Delmar Garden)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  19. Marden, Duane. "Figure Eight  (Euclid Beach)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  20. Marden, Duane. "Figure 8  (Idlewood Amusement Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  21. Marden, Duane. "Forest Coaster  (White City)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  22. Marden, Duane. "Jack Rabbit  (Point Breeze Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  23. Marden, Duane. "Jack Rabbit  (Luna Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  24. Marden, Duane. "Jack Rabbit  (Willough Beach Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  25. Marden, Duane. "Jack Rabbit  (Shellpot Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  26. "Giant Coaster - Paragon Park (Hull, Massachusetts, United States)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
  27. Marden, Duane. "Forest Ride  (Ross Grove)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  28. Marden, Duane. "Jack Rabbit  (Rocky Springs Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  29. Marden, Duane. "Forest Ride  (Six Gun Territory)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  30. Marden, Duane. "Jack Rabbit  (Clementon Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  31. Marden, Duane. "Deep Dipper  (Carlin's Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  32. Marden, Duane. "Dips  (Buckroe Beach Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  33. Marden, Duane. "Deep Dipper  (Frederick Road Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  34. Marden, Duane. "Racer Dip  (Bay Shore Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  35. Marden, Duane. "Giant Coaster  (Rocky Glen)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  36. Marden, Duane. "Alpine Dips  (Sanatoga Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  37. Marden, Duane. "Wildcat  (Enna Jettick Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  38. Marden, Duane. "Wildcat  (Merrimack Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  39. Marden, Duane. "Roller Coaster  (Woodlawn Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  40. Marden, Duane. "Dips  (Schuylkill Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  41. Marden, Duane. "Wildcat  (Hersheypark)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
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  43. Marden, Duane. "Wildcat  (Frederick Road Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  44. Marden, Duane. "Ski Ride  (Broad Ripple Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  45. Marden, Duane. "Thunderhawk  (Dorney Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  46. Marden, Duane. "Thriller  (Euclid Beach)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  47. Marden, Duane. "Big Roller Coaster  (Memorial Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  48. Marden, Duane. "Cyclone  (Parc Belmont)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  49. Marden, Duane. "Island Flyer  (Island Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  50. Marden, Duane. "Wildcat  (Bertrand Island)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  51. Marden, Duane. "Wildcat  (Shady Grove Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  52. Marden, Duane. "Giant Roller Coaster  (Lakeside Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  53. Marden, Duane. "Wildcat  (Shellpot Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  54. Marden, Duane. "Junior Coaster  (Woodlawn Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  55. Marden, Duane. "Wildcat  (Long Branch Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  56. Marden, Duane. "Sky Rocket  (Elitch Gardens)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  57. Marden, Duane. "Wildcat  (Coney Island)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  58. Marden, Duane. "Twister  (Coney Island)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  59. Marden, Duane. "Kids Coaster  (Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  60. Marden, Duane. "Wildcat  (Rocky Point Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  61. Marden, Duane. "Express  (Brandywine Picnic Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  62. Marden, Duane. "Wild Cat  (Seabreeze Amusement Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  63. Marden, Duane. "Wildcat  (Fernbrook Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  64. Marden, Duane. "Coaster  (Laurel Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  65. Marden, Duane. "Wildcat  (Joyland Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  66. Marden, Duane. "Wildcat  (Lake Compounce)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  67. Marden, Duane. "Twister  (Croops Glen)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  68. Marden, Duane. "Wildcat  (Edgewood Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  69. Marden, Duane. "Wild Cat  (Woodside Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  70. Marden, Duane. "Tornado  (Woodside Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  71. Marden, Duane. "Twister  (Hocus Pocus Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  72. Marden, Duane. "Twister  (Lakemont Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  73. Marden, Duane. "Wildcat  (Belvedere Beach Amusement Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  74. Marden, Duane. "Bear Cat  (Sans Souci Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  75. Marden, Duane. "Twister  (Warner Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  76. Marden, Duane. "Wildcat  (Brady Lake Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  77. Marden, Duane. "Wildcat  (Rocky Springs Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  78. Marden, Duane. "Twister  (McCullough Lake Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  79. Marden, Duane. "Zip  (White City)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  80. Marden, Duane. "Wildcat  (Erie Beach Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  81. Marden, Duane. "Baby Dipper  (Happtland Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  82. Marden, Duane. "Wildcat  (Pine Island Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  83. Marden, Duane. "Mountain Flyer  (Mountain Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  84. Marden, Duane. "Wildcat  (Idora Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  85. Marden, Duane. "Cyclone  (Palace Playland)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  86. Marden, Duane. "Wildcat  (Lakeside Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  87. Marden, Duane. "Yankee Cannonball  (Canobie Lake Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  88. Marden, Duane. "Roller Coaster  (Lakewood Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  89. "Flying Turns - Rocky Point Park (Warwick, Rhode Island, United States)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
  90. Marden, Duane. "Blue Flyer  (Blackpool Pleasure Beach)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  91. Marden, Duane. "Teddy Bear  (Coney Island)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  92. Marden, Duane. "Teddy Bear  (Kennywood)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  93. Marden, Duane. "Whirlwind  (Dinosaur Beach)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  94. Marden, Duane. "Wildcat  (Elitch Gardens)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  95. Marden, Duane. "Teddy Bear  (Elitch Gardens)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  96. Marden, Duane. "Shooting Star  (Coney Island)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  97. Marden, Duane. "Rollo Coaster  (Idlewild Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  98. Marden, Duane. "Roller Coaster  (Bayside Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  99. Marden, Duane. "Comet  (Pleasure Pier)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  100. Marden, Duane. "Comet  (Forest Park Highlands Amusement Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  101. "Wildcat - Pirate's Fun Park (Salisbury, Massachusetts, United States)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 2020-12-13.
  102. "Big Dipper - Geauga Lake & Wildwater Kingdom (Aurora, Ohio, United States)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 2020-12-13.
  103. Marden, Duane. "Cyclone  (Palisades Amusement Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  104. Marden, Duane. "Comet  (Herseypark)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  105. Marden, Duane. "Comet  (Meyer's Lake Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  106. Marden, Duane. "Phoenix  (Knoebels Amusement Park & Resort)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  107. Marden, Duane. "Rocket  (Playland Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  108. Marden, Duane. "Comet  (Crystal Beach)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  109. Marden, Duane. "Comet  (Great Escape)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  110. Marden, Duane. "Nightmare  (Joyland)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  111. Marden, Duane. "Little Dipper  (Hoppyland)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  112. Marden, Duane. "Little Dipper  (Six Flags Great America)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  113. Marden, Duane. "Little Dipper  (Kiddieland)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  114. Marden, Duane. "Comet  (Ghost Town on the River)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  115. Marden, Duane. "Comet  (Waldameer)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  116. Marden, Duane. "Jet Star  (Olympic Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  117. Marden, Duane. "Montaña Rusa  (Isla del Coco)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  118. Marden, Duane. "Meteor  (Little Amerricka)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  119. Marden, Duane. "Little Dipper  (Hillcrest Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  120. Marden, Duane. "Little Dipper  (Kiddytown)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  121. Marden, Duane. "Roller Coaster  (Funland)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  122. Marden, Duane. "Junior Coaster  (Lincoln Beach)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  123. Marden, Duane. "Little Dipper  (Belmont Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  124. Marden, Duane. "Flyer  (Dinosaur Beach)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  125. Marden, Duane. "Valley Volcano  (Angela Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  126. Marden, Duane. "Sea Dragon  (Columbus Zoo and Aquarium)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  127. Marden, Duane. "Comet  (Rocky Glen)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  128. Marden, Duane. "Tornado  (Wedgewood Village)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  129. Marden, Duane. "Blue Streak  (Cedar Point)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  130. Marden, Duane. "Mr. Twister  (Elitch Gardens)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  131. Marden, Duane. "Jetstream  (Riverview Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  132. Marden, Duane. "Skyliner  (Fair Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  133. Marden, Duane. "Swamp Fox  (Family Kingdom Amusement Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  134. Marden, Duane. "Cannon Ball  (Lake Winnepesaukah)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  135. Marden, Duane. "Zingo  (Bell's Amusement Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  136. Marden, Duane. "Tornado  (Petticoat Junction)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  137. Marden, Duane. "Racer  (Kings Island)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  138. Marden, Duane. "Woodstock Express  (Kings Island)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  139. Marden, Duane. "Great American Scream Machine  (Six Flags Over Georgia)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  140. Marden, Duane. "Comet  (Funway Amusement Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  141. Marden, Duane. "Woodstock Express  (Kings Dominion)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  142. Marden, Duane. "Woodstock Express  (Carowinds)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  143. Marden, Duane. "Racer 75  (Kings Dominion)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  144. Marden, Duane. "Screamin' Eagle  (Six Flags St. Louis)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  145. Marden, Duane. "Thunder Road  (Carowinds)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  146. Marden, Duane. "Skyliner  (Lakemont Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  147. Marden, Duane. "Skyliner  (Roseland Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  148. Marden, Duane. "Starliner  (Cypress Gardens)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  149. Marden, Duane. "Starliner  (Miracle Strip Amusement Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  150. Marden, Duane. "Black Diamond  (Knoebels Amusement Park & Resort)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  151. Marden, Duane. "Golden Nugget  (Dinosaur Beach)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  152. Marden, Duane. "Shooting Star  (Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  153. Marden, Duane. "Shooting Star  (Lakeside Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
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