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Hersheypark underwent a total transformation in the 1970s, when candy mascots and thrill rides replaced barn animals and old-timey recreations of Tudor England.
30 years ago, the company had grand plans to build a history-themed park in Virginia. But efforts to ‘Disneyfy’ American history met staunch opposition, even in the halcyon 1990s.
Imagining new kinds of places to live is an American tradition.
Municipal swimming pools flourished in the 20th century. But too often, their success was based on the exclusion of African Americans.
Steel roller coasters remain hugely popular. But virtual reality is becoming an increasingly important addition to the industry.
Rollercoasters have grown higher, faster, loopier and they’ve even entered the virtual world. Soon you might not even need to visit a theme park to enjoy the ride.
Knott’s Berry Farm and others romanticize the state’s past and influence visitors’ sense of history. But their ideology reflects mid-20th-century political conservatism more than settlers’ reality.
Investigations into the tragic accident which left four people dead at an amusement park could lead to changes in the safety regulations.
The virtual reality rides of the early 20th century are now being documented in digital VR.
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