Thrill ride the transformation of Hersheypark
"Traces the history of Hershey Park from its 1906 founding as a community amusement space to its 1970s transformation into a modern theme park. Explores Milton Hershey's original vision, community ties, local resistance to change, and the park's eventual success as a reimagined attraction"-- Provide...
Saved in:
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
University Park, Pennsylvania :
The Pennsylvania State University Press,
[2025]
|
| Series: | Keystone Books
|
| Subjects: | |
| Tags: |
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
Table of Contents:
- Introduction : through the turnstile
- Milton Hershey's sweet dream
- Chocolatetown meltdown
- The Disney treatment
- Demolition and preservation
- Grand opening
- Honoring agriculture
- Industrial challenges and modern wonders
- Conclusion : the eighties and beyond.
