Freedomland opened on June 19; 1960; in the Baychester section of the Bronx; New York. Designed by Marco Engineering of Los Angeles for International Recreation Corporation; it was the third and largest innovative theme park built across America to mimic Disneyland. Constructed in the shape of the United States and presenting 200 years of American history; Freedomland was intended to be both exciting and educational. Historically themed attractions and costumed cast members were located throughout the seven sections. In addition; Freedomland offered national and local stars; big bands; and daily entertainment events. Professional character actors also worked throughout the park. Through photographs; Freedomland: 1960-1964 takes a tour of all seven sections of Freedomland and more. Although it was open for just five seasons; the parks guests and cast members were fortunate to have their very own "Disneyland of the East."
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A beautiful book with some substantial historical essays as wellBy CustomerTranscendental Train Yard is a delightful collection of poems and art that celebrates the culture and history of trains in a way seldom done. The color serigraphs are side by side with bilingual poems; in Spanish and English. But not only were the poems inspired by the artwork; the art also incoporates the poetry; thus making the book an unusual reflexive form of ekphrastic creativity. A beautiful book with some substantial historical essays as well. Not your average poetry book!
