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On May 10, 1998, a six-car train had nearly reached the top of the first hill when smoke began wafting from the track. The train lost its grip on the tire-driven lift, slid back down the hill into the station, and crashed into a fully occupied train. Seven people went to the hospital and at least two sued after developing neck and back problems ...
Destroyed by the 1938 New England Hurricane. Enchanted Forest: Hopkinton: 1971–2005 Highland Orchards North Scituate: Island Park Portsmouth: 1898–1938 Destroyed by the 1938 New England Hurricane. Oakland Beach Park Warwick: 1880s–1970s Rocky Point Amusement Park: Warwick: 1847–1995 Vanity Fair East Providence
The new venue featured vaudeville acts, plays (dramas, comedies, and musicals) as well as moving pictures shown on a novel device called a "Komograph". The Great Steel Theater was the largest theater in New England, and the park’s zoo was the largest in New England. [1] Norumbega Park's success continued through the 1920s and beyond.
Opening in the late 19th century, it is the oldest amusement park in the Six Flags chain, acquired by Premier Parks in 1996 and rebranded Six Flags New England in 2000. Superman The Ride is among the park's most notable rides, having appeared as a highly ranked roller coaster in the annual Golden Ticket Awards from Amusement Today since the ...
Sullivan Tire, a 68-year-old family ... Mass. Sullivan Tire now has 117 locations and nearly 1,500 employees in New England. Paul and Robert Sullivan Jr. announced an Employee Stock Ownership plan ...
The park was successful until the mid-1980s, when larger theme parks started to become more popular. A fatal accident on the park's 1946 "Comet" wooden roller coaster in 1986 caused people to question the safety of the park. Facing declining attendance, Jay Hoffman, the park's owner, invested $75,000 in updating the park.
On April 2, 2011, a 3-year-old boy from Dolton, Illinois, was killed while he was riding the kiddie coaster with his twin brother at the indoor amusement center. He fell 3 or 4 feet off the ride after being ejected from his safety restraints, was struck by a moving train, and was wedged between one of the cars.