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Long Beach Roller Coaster

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View of a crowd on the beach. The amusement park "The Pike" can be seen in the background, which was home to The Jack Rabbit Racer, which at the time was the world's second largest roller coaster.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A62)07754

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011DZN
Legacy ID
WHi 37352

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Tinted postcard showing crowds of people standing in and near shops. Behind the shops is a roller coaster. Caption reads: "The Pike, 'Wonderland' Milwaukee, Wis."

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