Part of the fun of doing the “Lost Parks” series, is knowing that we’re preserving history on film. That being said, we certainly didn’t think we were *THIS* close to losing one of our recent shoot locations:
http://www.scottsvalley.org/downloads/council/2013/11-20-13.Agenda.pdf
According to the latest Scotts Valley City Council meeting, the permit for building houses on the former Santa’s Village site has been changed – to add a demolition permit for the Polo barn (the last piece of the park still standing).
The Polo Barn also holds an incredible secret – we won’t give it away – but you should definitely check out our Santa’s Village episode when it debuts next month!
The Polo Barn, which dates back to the 1930’s – and is the last piece of Santa’s Village still standing – is now scheduled for demolition as soon as possible, according to the latest Scotts Valley City Council minutes. Photo by ACE NorCal – used with permission.
Apparently, they’re okay with demolishing a historic (albeit in rough shape) landmark in the process. Alternative plans include razing the building and building a replica, or having Lennar Homes (the developer) pay a one lump sum to the city in the amount of $1 million to allow to, “demolish and forget it.”
Thankfully, the Santa’s Village episode was able to capture this soon-to-be-gone structure – so it will be preserved foreever, despite the roar of the bulldozers.
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November 22, 2013 | Categories: Lost Parks , Television Production , Theme Parks | Tags: amusement park , bay area proud , CA , demolition , great american thrills , historic landmark , history , kris rowberry , kristopher rowberry , lennar homes , lost parks , lost parks of northern california , new show concept , new talent , polo barn , preserving history , roller coaster , santa's village , scotts valley , scotts valley city council , theme park , thrill ride , tv host , tv production | Comments Off on “Lost Parks” – Preserving History One Park at a Time
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KGO 810 AM here in the Bay Area interviewed me this past Friday on the “Lost Parks” series. Hopefully, it’s the start of people discovering my little series!
For those who missed it – check it out!
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March 31, 2013 | Categories: Lost Parks , Television Production | Tags: 810 , ACE , adventure , airport , am , American , american coaster enthusiasts , amusement park , amusement park review , amusement parks , Bay Area , burlingame , California , coaster enthusiasts , coyote point , demolition , destruction , economy , fire , fun , Great , great american , great american thrills , historian , historical , history , host , internet , interview , Intro , introduction , investigative , kgo , kris rowberry , kristopher rowberry , living , Lost , lost park , lost parks , New , new talent , nicholas laschkewitsch , nick laschkewitsch , norcal , northern , northern california , Opening , overcoming , pacific , pacific city , poo , presenter , production , promotion , radio , raze , razing , roaring 20′s , Roller Coaster (Industry) , San Francisco Bay Area , San francisco International Airport , san mateo , series , SFO , spirit , staycation , talent , television concept , television production , theme park , theme park review , theme parks , thrill , thrills , travel , United States (Country) , waste , wind | Comments Off on KGO Interview
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Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present to you, episode one of, “The Lost Parks of Northern California,” featuring San Mateo’s “Pacific City.”
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You can also follow the American Coaster Enthusiasts (my partner on this journey) at www.ACEonline.org or www.ACEnorcal.org
Enjoy!
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March 29, 2013 | Categories: Lost Parks , Television Production | Tags: ACE , adventure , airport , American , american coaster enthusiasts , amusement park , amusement park review , amusement parks , Bay Area , burlingame , California , coaster enthusiasts , coyote point , demolition , destruction , economy , fire , fun , Great , great american , great american thrills , historian , historical , history , host , internet , Intro , introduction , investigative , kris rowberry , kristopher rowberry , living , Lost , lost park , lost parks , New , new talent , nicholas laschkewitsch , nick laschkewitsch , norcal , northern , northern california , Opening , overcoming , pacific , pacific city , poo , presenter , production , raze , razing , roaring 20′s , Roller Coaster (Industry) , San Francisco Bay Area , San francisco International Airport , san mateo , series , SFO , spirit , staycation , talent , television concept , television production , theme park , theme park review , theme parks , thrill , thrills , travel , United States (Country) , waste , wind | Comments Off on Lost Parks, Episode 1 – San Mateo’s “Pacific City”
The wait is over – no more screen captures – this is the OFFICIAL trailer to the “Lost Parks” series! Look for the debut episode, featuring San Mateo’s “Pacific City Resort” to debut right here on March 29th, 2013!
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March 17, 2013 | Categories: Lost Parks , Television Production | Tags: ACE , adventure , American , american coaster enthusiasts , amusement park , amusement park review , amusement parks , burlingame , California , coaster enthusiasts , coyote point , demolition , destruction , economy , fire , fun , Great , great american , great american thrills , historical , history , host , human spirit , internet , Intro , introduction , investigative , kris rowberry , kristopher rowberry , Lost , lost park , lost parks , New , new talent , nicholas laschkewitsch , nick laschkewitsch , norcal , northern , northern california , Opening , overcoming , pacific , pacific city , poo , presenter , production , raze , razing , roaring 20′s , Roller Coaster (Industry) , San francisco International Airport , san mateo , series , SFO , spirit , talent , television concept , television production , theme park , theme park review , theme parks , thrill , thrills , United States (Country) | 2 Comments
Longtime residents of the South Bay remember this park by a much different theme.
Howdy, partner! Can you name this ‘dem here lost amusement park of San Jose, CA?
We’re hoping to have the video completed for this park by July (fingers crossed!)
March 10, 2013 | Categories: Lost Parks , Television Production | Tags: ACE , adventure , American , american coaster enthusiasts , amusement park , amusement park review , amusement parks , California , coaster enthusiasts , demolition , destruction , economy , edenvale garden park , fire , frontier , frontier village , fun , Great , great american , great american thrills , historical , history , host , human spirit , internet , Intro , introduction , investigative , kris rowberry , kristopher rowberry , Lost , lost park , lost parks , monterey highway , New , new talent , nicholas laschkewitsch , nick laschkewitsch , norcal , northern , northern california , presenter , production , raze , razing , Roller Coaster (Industry) , san jose , series , south bay , talent , television concept , television production , theme park , theme park review , theme parks , thrill , thrills , United States (Country) | 2 Comments
It’s been a long time coming, but I’m happy to announce that our first episode has made it to the “rough cut” stage!
Folks, it almost looks like a proper television program!
Stay tuned for announcements on when the episode will debut…for now, here’s a behind-the-scenes screenshot of me describing why this lost park disappeared. (Hint – guests eventually POO-POOED the idea of ever coming back…)
March 5, 2013 | Categories: Lost Parks , Television Production | Tags: ACE , adventure , American , american coaster enthusiasts , amusement park , amusement park review , amusement parks , burlingame , California , coaster enthusiasts , coyote point , demolition , destruction , economy , fire , fun , Great , great american , great american thrills , historical , history , host , human spirit , internet , Intro , introduction , investigative , kris rowberry , kristopher rowberry , Lost , lost park , lost parks , New , new talent , nicholas laschkewitsch , nick laschkewitsch , norcal , northern , northern california , Opening , overcoming , pacific , pacific city , poo , presenter , production , raze , razing , roaring 20′s , Roller Coaster (Industry) , San francisco International Airport , san mateo , series , SFO , spirit , talent , television concept , television production , theme park , theme park review , theme parks , thrill , thrills , United States (Country) | Comments Off on Rough Cut is Complete!
Anyone up to see some test footage from our latest shoot? Look forward to the final product to debut soon on our YouTube channel as well as here!
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February 1, 2013 | Categories: Lost Parks , Television Production | Tags: ACE , adventure , American , american coaster enthusiasts , amusement park , amusement park review , amusement parks , ass , being human , California , coaster enthusiasts , damage , demolition , destruction , economy , fire , flamer , fun , Great , great american , great american thrills , historical , history , host , Huell Howser , human being , human spirit , hurricane , hurricane sandy , internet , Intro , introduction , investigative , kris rowberry , kristopher rowberry , Lost , lost park , lost parks , New , new talent , nicholas laschkewitsch , nick laschkewitsch , norcal , northern , northern california , Opening , overcoming , presenter , production , raze , razing , roaring 20′s , Roller Coaster (Industry) , series , spirit , storm surge , talent , television concept , television production , theme park , theme park review , theme parks , thrill , thrills , United States (Country) | Comments Off on Test Footage from our new Opening!
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This has been a long time coming – but I’m proud to introduce the first in a series of videos on the lost amusement parks of Northern California.
VIDEO Special thanks to Nick Laschkewitsch for his excellent camera work on this intro.
Enjoy, everyone!
January 20, 2013 | Categories: Lost Parks , Television Production | Tags: ACE , adventure , American , american coaster enthusiasts , amusement park , amusement park review , amusement parks , ass , being human , California , coaster enthusiasts , damage , demolition , destruction , economy , fire , flamer , fun , Great , great american , great american thrills , historical , history , host , Huell Howser , human being , human spirit , hurricane , hurricane sandy , internet , Intro , introduction , investigative , kris rowberry , kristopher rowberry , Lost , lost park , lost parks , New , new talent , nicholas laschkewitsch , nick laschkewitsch , norcal , northern , northern california , Opening , overcoming , presenter , production , raze , razing , roaring 20's , Roller Coaster (Industry) , series , spirit , storm surge , talent , television concept , television production , theme park , theme park review , theme parks , thrill , thrills , United States (Country) | Comments Off on Introducing the “Lost Parks” series!
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