Aero Dips (Euclid Beach Park)
Roller coaster in the United States
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Aero Dips was a wooden roller coaster previously located at Euclid Beach Park in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. The ride originally opened as New Velvet Coaster and was later named New Velvet Ride and then Velvet Coaster.[1]
History
Aero Dips opened as New Velvet Coaster in 1909.
In 1930, the structure was damaged by a fire that started in a storage building located under the ride. The damage was contained and only $400 worth of repairs were required.[2]
Design
Aero Dips was approximately 375 feet by 100 feet.[3]
Incident
In July 1943, a fully-loaded train sped through the station and derailed, causing numerous injuries.[4]
References
- ↑ Bush, Lee. Euclid Beach Park is Closed for the Season. Amusement Park Books, Inc. p. 29. ISBN 0-913228-22-2.
- ↑ Bush, Lee. Euclid Beach Park is Closed for the Season. Amusement Park Books, Inc. p. 70. ISBN 0-913228-22-2.
- ↑ Bush, Lee. Euclid Beach Park is Closed for the Season. Amusement Park Books, Inc. p. 288. ISBN 0-913228-22-2.
- ↑ Bush, Lee. Euclid Beach Park is Closed for the Season. Amusement Park Books, Inc. p. 143. ISBN 0-913228-22-2.
External links
- Aero Dips on the Roller Coaster DataBase.
Former
Attractions
Antique CarsBubble BounceCarouselCaterpillarCedar Downs Racing DerbyCuddle UpDippy WhipDodgemEuclid Beach Park Grand CarouselFerris WheelFlying ScootersHurricaneJapanese Flying PoniesLaff-in-the-DarkMerry-Go-RoundOcean WaveOctopusOver the FallsPleasure WheelRed Bug BoulevardRicky's RacersRock-O-PlaneRocket ShipsRotorScramblerSea SwingSleepy Hollow RailroadTilt-A-WhirlTumble BugTurnpikeWhipWitching WavesZoomer