Whalom Park was a trolley park in Leominster, Massachusetts, USA that opened in 1893 and closed in 2000. As a trolley park, Whalom Park was the creation of the Fitchburg & Leominster Street Railway company as a means to promote ridership on their lines. The park sat largely abandoned following its closure until it was demolished in 2006.[1][2][3]
History
Whalom Park suffered a series of natural disasters that resulted in massive damage throughout the years. However, damage was repaired and sections were rebuilt throughout the years. It also suffered a massive fire in the late 1930's requiring rebuilding.[4][5][6][7]
2020s
An initiative to rebuild Whalom Park in a new location comes about through community initiatives. It includes a museum and organization known as New Whalom Park.
Coasters
Defunct
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooting Star | Unknown | Wooden | 1923 | 1938 | Destroyed by Hurricane |
| Flyer Comet | National Amusement Device Company | Wooden | 1940 | 2000 | Scrapped |
Attractions
Defunct
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Dragon | Pirate Ship | 2000 | Unknown | ||
| Flying Scooters | Larson Intl. | Unknown | Unknown | 2000 | Unknown |
| Round Up | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Scrambler | Eli Bridge | Scrambler | 2000 | Unknown | |
| Ferris Wheel | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | 2000 | Unknown |
| Tilt A Whirl | Sellner | Tilt-a Whirl | Unknown | 2000 | Unknown |
| Satellite Jet | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Tumble Bug | Traver Engineering | Unknown | Unknown | 2000 | Scrapped |
References
- ↑ "100 Year Old Amusement Park a Classic". Daily Hampshire Gazette. 1993-08-28. p. 17. Retrieved 2024-01-16 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Coasting to a Stop at Whalom Park". The Boston Globe. 2006-10-19. p. 21. Retrieved 2024-01-16 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "As Coaster Falls, memories pour out". The Boston Globe. 2006-10-19. p. 28. Retrieved 2024-01-16 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Whalom tornado 1938". Fitchburg Sentinel. 1938-08-17. p. 1. Retrieved 2024-01-16 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Toppling Trees Wreak Havoc at Summer Resort". Fitchburg Sentinel. 1938-08-17. p. 4. Retrieved 2024-01-16 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Whalom Park OPens for 74th Season Part 1". Fitchburg Sentinel. 1967-04-01. p. 1. Retrieved 2024-01-16 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Whalom Park OPens for 74th Season Part 2". Fitchburg Sentinel. 1967-04-01. p. 2. Retrieved 2024-01-16 – via Newspapers.com.