Cedar Point: The queen of American watering places

by David W. Francis, Diane D. Francis, Diane DeMali Francis

Book Overview

In 1870, Louis Zistel began ferrying passengers from Sandusky to the Cedar Point Peninsula's beer garden and sandy beaches. In 1888, the Grand Pavilion was built, housing a massive theatre, bowling... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0938936751
• ISBN13: 9780938936756
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: Daring Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 2.33 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Good but minimal

This is a good, but minimal, book looking at Cedar Point's history. It is like a condensed version of Cedar Point: Queen of America's Watering Places. A nice slim volume which has nothing recent in it. Good for collectors and those who want a quick glimpse at the early history of CP. Queen is an overall better volume, even though it too is dated.

The history of CP

I am a big fan of Cedar Point and this book tells the history all the way back to before the amusement era. The roller coaster capitol of the world started as a small amusement park with just a water slide and this book plots it's history through the beginning, the depression, the 50's and 60's all the way up to the 90's. It's so interesting to find out the history of some of the most popular amusement parks and this one is one of the best I've ever read.

Great Book!!!

This is a great book! If you have any interest in Cedar Point..BUY IT NOW!! Any CP buff should not be without it! It can tide you over the long 7 months from October to May! Buy it!

Most comprehensive history of Cedar Point.

This book covers the entire rich history of Cedar Point. The hundreds of photos illustrate the amazing transformation that the Point has seen. We at Guide to The Point endorse and recommend this book!

Best CP book out there!

This is a very good book on Cedar Point history. I would highly recommend it for anyone who enjoys the park. I wish it would include more extensive info on each year. Some years aren't mentioned and there are some holes in the info. Basically minor stuff though and still a must read!