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Amusement rides

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1141 Collections and/or Records:

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Whirlewind and Speedway Design and Specification

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Paul Braithwaite Collection / Monographs, Articles and Research Material

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Paul Braithwaite Collection / Monographs, Articles and Research Material

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Paul Braithwaite Collection / Correspondence

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / David Braithwaite Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Rowland Scott Collection / Monographs and Articles

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Revolving Speedway Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

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

Plan and side elevation. Drawing X317.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Revolving Speedway Blueprint, 11 March 1936

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

Car assembly side view designed by Norman Bartlett, N. Tonawanda N.T.scale 3".

Dates: 11 March 1936
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Revolving Speedway Blueprint, 11 March 1936

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

Car assembly side view with correction, designed by Norman Bartlett, N. Tonawanda N.T.scale 3".

Dates: 11 March 1936
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Revolving Speedway Blueprint, 11 March 1936

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

Car floor and assembly, designed by Norman Bartlett, N. Tonawanda N.T.scale 3".

Dates: 11 March 1936
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Revolving Speedway Car Assembly Blueprint, 11 March 1936

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

Blueprint showing the side elevation of the body of a revolving speedway car by Norman Bartlett N Tonawanda N.Y. scale 3".

Dates: 11 March 1936
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

Revolving Speedway Car Blueprint, 18 March 1936

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

Blueprint of body section lines for a revolving speedway car by Norman Bartlett N Tonawanda N.Y. scale 3".

Dates: 18 March 1936
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

Revolving Speedway Car Blueprint, 18 March 1936

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

Blueprint showing the side elevation of the body of a speedway car by Norman Bartlett N Tonawanda N.Y. scale 3".

Dates: 18 March 1936
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

Revolving Speedway Car Blueprint, 18 March 1936

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

Plan view of revolving speedway car by Norman Bartlett N Tonawanda N.Y. scale 3".

Dates: 18 March 1936
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

Revolving Speedway Lifting Stairway Blueprint, 3 March 1936

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

Blueprint showing the side elevation of the lifting stairway by Norman Bartlett N Tonawanda N.Y. scale 1/4".

Dates: 3 March 1936
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

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