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Amusement rides

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1124 Collections and/or Records:

Rail Ride Plan, July 1932

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.33(xxxvii)

Ramp Bracing Blueprint, 26 May 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.31(viii)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing the ramp bracing for a Whirlwind Racer with table of dimensions by Traver Engineering Co, Beaver Falls, P.A.

Dates: 26 May 1928

Ramp for Loading Shed Blueprint, 7 July 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.31(xix)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing ramp for loading shed for Whirlwind Racer with table of dimensions by Traver Engineering Co, Beaver Falls, P.A.

Dates: 7 July 1928

Ramp Hand Rail Blueprint, 24 July 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.31(vii)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing the ramp hand rail of a Whirlwind Racer with table of dimensions by Traver Engineering Co, Beaver Falls, P.A.

Dates: 24 July 1928

Ramp Loading Shed Blueprint, 20 July 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.31(iv)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing the ramp loading shed of a Whirlwind Racer with table of dimensions.

Dates: 20 July 1928

Ramp Loading Shed Blueprint, 7 July 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.31(v)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing the ramp loading shed for platforms of a Whirlwind Racer with table of dimensions.

Dates: 7 July 1928

Ramp Loading Shed Blueprint, c1928 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.31(vi)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing the ramp loading shed for platforms of a Whirlwind Racer with table of dimensions by Traver Engineering Co, Beaver Falls, P.A.

Dates: c1928 - 1929

Ramp Loading Shed Blueprint, 13 July 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.31(xiii)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing ramp loading shed for Whirlwind Racer with table of dimensions by Traver Engineering Co, Beaver Falls, P.A.

Dates: 13 July 1928

Ramp Loading Shed Blueprint, c1928 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.31(xxi)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing loading shed ramp for Whirlwind Racer with table of dimensions by Traver Engineering Co, Beaver Falls, P.A.

Dates: c1928 - 1929

Ray Madison Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0027
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour photographs of fairground transport, rides and shows from various locations.

Dates: 1980 - 1995

Rear Passanger Car Floor Board Blueprint, 9 September 1935

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(xxvi)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint of car floor board of rocket speedway by Norman Bartlett N Tonawanda N.Y. scale 3".

Dates: 9 September 1935

Research on Carters' Gallopers, c1980 - 2000

 File
Reference code: 178B23.6
Scope and Contents

Research on Carter’s gallopers for book, including some pencil sketches of rides, newspaper and magazine articles and photocopies as well as manuscripts.

Dates: c1980 - 2000

Research on F.J. Thomas Coach Builders, c1980 - 2000

 File
Reference code: 178B23.5
Scope and Contents

Research notes on F.J. Thomas coach builders for swings and living vans, including photocopies of photographs.

Dates: c1980 - 2000

Research Related Correspondence, October 1995 - April 1996

 File
Reference code: 178F23.8
Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding research on swings and living wagons by F.J. Thomas.

Dates: October 1995 - April 1996

Review of Botton Brothers Lang’s Jets, c1900 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178I7.17
Scope and Contents

Review of Botton Brothers Lang’s Vampire Jets and specification with illustrations.

Dates: c1900 - 1959

Review of The Fairground Scenics and their Engines Monograph, Published 1952, Revised 1961, Revised 1968

 Item
Reference code: 178B8.2
Scope and Contents

Monograph by J. Rowland Scott, Glossop, published 1952 revised 1961 and 1986. Manuscript, 86p.p.

Dates: Published 1952; Modified: Revised 1961; Modified: Revised 1968

Revolving Speedway Blueprint, 3 March 1936

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(xlii)
Scope and Contents

Side elevation of revolving speedway lifting stairway, scale 1/4" by Norman Bartlett N. Tonawanda N.Y.

Dates: 3 March 1936

Revolving Speedway Blueprint, 31 March 1936

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(xlvii)
Scope and Contents

Front elevation detail of revolving speedway by Norman Bartlett N. Tonawanda N.Y. scale 1/4".

Dates: 31 March 1936

Revolving Speedway Blueprint, 4 March 1936

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(xli)
Scope and Contents

Designed by Norman Bartlett, N. Tonawanda N.Y. scale 1/4".

Dates: 4 March 1936

Revolving Speedway Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(xlii)
Scope and Contents

Plan and side elevation. Drawing X317.

Dates: c1930 - 1939