The first kiddie parks in North America were born in the lush forests of the Adirondack Mountains in the 1950s. These parks brought to life the characters of beloved fairytales;legends; and nursery rhymes through live performers; animated figures; and themed mechanical rides. Kiddie Parks of the Adirondacks contains images of some of the Adirondacks most popular kiddie parks: Storytown U.S.A.; Enchanted Forest of the Adirondacks; the Land of Make Believe; Magic Forest; and Santas Workshop. Each park is home to various fantasy-themed amusements built to accommodate children rather than adults. Four of the five parks are still in operation and continue to entertain new generations of children every year.
#2235681 in eBooks 2006-05-10 2006-05-10File Name: B009A3KRPQ
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not ImpressedBy CustomerId hoped for something that would add depth to my understanding of the world of the late 19th century. when my owngrandmother and her sister went to live in the Jewish Foster Home. Or at least some concrete details about the daily life ofthe inmates.Instead. I found that Id purchased a slim little volume with the approximate content level and production values of a highschool year book. Twenty pages (of 120) to show the fundraisers from the 1960s and 70s!Feh.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Memories for my fatherBy Mary ForrestMy father and his brother lived in the foster home for Jewish orphans many years ago. and my father tells me stories about it all the time. I did some research and found this book. and my father spent hours poring over the photographs and telling me what he remembered about the images he saw. I know its very precious to him. I only wish there were even more photographs! Its such a shame that the building is now gone. But this helps preserve a piece of history that was very important. especially to my family.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. What MemoriesBy GeezerI was one of "THE KIDS" in this Home in the 1930s. I lost my father in 1932 in the midst of the greatdepression and this became home to about 220 of us at any one time.This was not a warehouseorphanage. this was truely as close to a home as they could make it. No walls. no fences. no gates.just as much freedom and understanding and consideration as is possible under the circumstances.
