From the Cleveland History Center
The year is 1969. A man has landed on the moon, the Cuyahoga River has caught on fire and an iconic piece of Cleveland entertainment closes its gates for good.
For nearly 75 years, Euclid Beach Park was one of the most prominent amusement parks in Northeast Ohio. Today, 50 years after closing, the memories created there continue to live on. The Cleveland History Center of the Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS) celebrates these memories and writes new stories every day when guests ride the restored Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel and with the annual Euclid Beach Park Day.
This event, now in its fifth year, invites audiences of all ages to enjoy a community celebration of Cleveland’s iconic amusement park. On Saturday, July 20, the museum will offer visitors unlimited rides on the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel, Rocket Ship rides, Laughing Sal, lawn games, treats and more.
Lolly the Trolley will return for a second year with special Euclid Beach Park storytelling tours. Lolly the Trolley Tour package includes admission to the Cleveland History Center and Euclid Beach Park Day, guided walking tour of Euclid Beach Park and a complimentary goody bag. Tickets are $15 for WRHS Members and $25 for Non-Members.
On June 22, 1895, John Irwin, Hylas B. Gladwish, Albert E. Thompson, John Flynn, and Jerome B. Burrows opened Euclid Beach Park. In 1901, Dudley S. Humphrey assumed ownership of the park, operating it until it closed on September 28, 1969.
Under the Humphrey family’s ownership, Euclid Beach Park thrived with the installation of the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel, the Flying Turns ride, the famous Euclid Beach Bath House, and so much more. Today, the iconic Euclid Beach Park archway and the remnants of a swimming pool are all that remain on the site.
“Our annual Euclid Beach Park Day festival at the Cleveland History Center brings family, community, and history together for a day full of food, laughter, and games, with generations of Greater Clevelanders creating new memories with the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel at the center of the fun. The Carousel is the ultimate interactive exhibit and best place in Cleveland – in our opinion – to capture a photograph,” says Cleveland History Center Director Angie Lowrie.
For more information, go to wrhs.org
About the Cleveland History Center
Cleveland History Center houses exhibits that tell the story of Northeast Ohio through items, documents and artifacts. Through the use of the Western Reserve Historical Society’s extensive collections, Cleveland History Center provides the public with a much-needed sense of place in today’s mobile society. Each document and artifact tells a story that personally engages individuals, young and old to make these stories come alive.
From the very first map of Cleveland to LeBron James’ championship shoes, journey through Cleveland’s history from 1796 to today, with the extensive collection and interactive exhibits at the Cleveland History Center. Museum guests can walk through two historic mansions, experience the innovation and evolution of the automobile in Cleveland and the world in the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum, and discover why Cleveland is Mad For Plaid.
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