The history of the Enchanted Forest is one of magical beginnings. When it first opened in 1955; Ellicott Citys storybook land became the first childrens theme park on the East Coast. Young visitors could climb aboard rides like the Little Toot tugboat; Mother Goose and Ali Baba or encounter animals like peacocks and burros. Upon its closing in 1989; Marylanders who cherished memories of the Enchanted Forest were deeply disappointed. However; many of the parks beloved figures were moved to nearby Clarks Elioak Farm; where they were restored and displayed to the delight of new generations. Even today; the farm is a popular destination that evokes the whimsical spirit of the iconic park. Local author Janet Kusterer and Martha Anne Clark of Elioak Farm trace the parks history through vintage images and interviews with the Harrison family; former employees and visitors. Join Kusterer and Clark to rediscover the magic of the Enchanted Forest.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Essential ReadingBy SilenosI couldnt say that Ive always agreed with Rosenbaum - his raising of the sleek Rear Window above Vertigo; his preference for the tedious Spiders Stratagem instead of the traumwelt of Il Conformista; much on Hou Hsiao-Hsien; who I love; but precious little about Tsai Ming-Liang; his excessive praise for Maddin; are all probable points of contentious banter. But having also sat through the seven plus hours of Tarrs Satantango; and found myself very much on the same page as Rosenbaum; Ive come to think that these are mere quibbles and noticed that; more often than not; Ive been cheering his opinions from the aisles. And; of course; hes right about the vast majority of film reviewers being star-struck lickspittles; not to say paid lackeys.What we have in Jonathan Rosenbaum is a writer who; like Gilberto Perez; seems incapable of NOT furnishing his readers with fresh thoughts and new insights about works that they thought; incorrectly; they knew sufficiently well. This is what a critic; in any field; must seek to accomplish; and something which most fail at miserably. I cannot think of higher praise for this collection. But read his Altman chapter: it goes to the very core of the whys of Bobs sustained influence. Essential cinema and essential reading then; and; whats best; at a moment when; more than ever; a larger share of the films he mentions can now be viewed by anyone with a DVD player. Better times.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Thomas DeRobertoExcellent product and service!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Robert R.Great!
