Rocky Point Park

Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, Photography, Pictorials, History, Modern, 20th Century
Cover of the book Rocky Point Park by David Bettencourt, Arcadia Publishing Inc.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: David Bettencourt ISBN: 9781439651025
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc. Publication: July 6, 2015
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing Language: English
Author: David Bettencourt
ISBN: 9781439651025
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Publication: July 6, 2015
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Language: English

In 1938, a tremendous hurricane devastated southern New England, including Rocky Point Park. The shore dining hall was washed away, and the roller coaster lay in ruins. Owners began to look into other options for this beautiful 80 acres of land along the coastline of Narragansett Bay. The park's future was in jeopardy until 1948, when Providence businessman Vincent Ferla bought it and brought it back to life. He revitalized the midway and brought in new and exciting rides, and on the park's first day back, more than 35,000 people visited. The park thrived for nearly 50 years until its eventual closure in 1995. Today, this scenic spot along the Atlantic Ocean has been returned to the people of Rhode Island as a nature preserve and is flourishing once again.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In 1938, a tremendous hurricane devastated southern New England, including Rocky Point Park. The shore dining hall was washed away, and the roller coaster lay in ruins. Owners began to look into other options for this beautiful 80 acres of land along the coastline of Narragansett Bay. The park's future was in jeopardy until 1948, when Providence businessman Vincent Ferla bought it and brought it back to life. He revitalized the midway and brought in new and exciting rides, and on the park's first day back, more than 35,000 people visited. The park thrived for nearly 50 years until its eventual closure in 1995. Today, this scenic spot along the Atlantic Ocean has been returned to the people of Rhode Island as a nature preserve and is flourishing once again.

More books from Arcadia Publishing Inc.

Cover of the book Shadow Soldiers of the American Revolution by David Bettencourt
Cover of the book Ghosts of Newport by David Bettencourt
Cover of the book Providence's Benefit Street by David Bettencourt
Cover of the book The 1931 Hastings Bank Job & the Bloody Bandit Trail by David Bettencourt
Cover of the book The Scituate Reservoir by David Bettencourt
Cover of the book Southern Oregon Timber by David Bettencourt
Cover of the book Railroads of Hillsboro by David Bettencourt
Cover of the book McHenry County, Illinois by David Bettencourt
Cover of the book Oxford by David Bettencourt
Cover of the book Magnolia by David Bettencourt
Cover of the book New York City Zoos and Aquarium by David Bettencourt
Cover of the book Rockford & Interurban Railway by David Bettencourt
Cover of the book Legends, Lore and Secrets of Western New York by David Bettencourt
Cover of the book Sutton by David Bettencourt
Cover of the book Lighthouses of Lake Winnebago by David Bettencourt
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy