Found a great article today on one of my favorite San Francisco institutions, the decidedly retro “Musée Mécanique” at Fisherman’s Wharf.
Laffing Sal at the Musee Mechanique, San Francisco.
Originally located in the basement of the Cliff House and before then at Playland-at-the-Beach, this eclectic collection of antique mechanical instruments, games and displays (some well over 100 years old) is by far the best way to spend your afternoon at the wharf, especially if the cruises to Alcatraz are sold out or crazy packed.
Check out the article here, from SF Weekly:
http://blogs.sfweekly.com/exhibitionist/2013/11/tourism_for_locals_musee_mecan.php
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December 19, 2013 | Categories: Amusement Parks, Lost Parks | Tags: amusement park review, cliff house, great american thrills, history, kris rowberry, kristopher rowberry, laffing sal, laughing sal, lost parks, lost parks of northern california, mechanical museum, musee mechanique, ocean beach, playland, playland-at-the-beach, San Francisco, sf weekly, theme park review, zelinsky | Comments Off on Musée Mécanique: A True Historical Gem of San Francisco History
Don’t forget!
Tomorrow afternoon is my “Lost Parks” presentation at the San Mateo County Museum.
The presentation starts promptly at 1:00pm – don’t be late!
Learn more here: http://www.historysmc.org/main.php?page=docket
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October 25, 2013 | Categories: Amusement Parks, Lost Parks | Tags: #lostparks, ACE, american coaster enthusiasts, amusement park review, California, california history, frontier village, great american thrills, history, history presentation, Huell Howser, kris rowberry, kristopher rowberry, lost parks, lost parks of northern california, luna park, manteca waterslides, Nor Cal, norcal, pacific city, playland, playland-at-the-beach, presentation, san mateo county, san mateo county history museum, the next huell howser, theme park review | Comments Off on San Mateo County History Museum Presentation Tomorrow
No, it’s not a broken record you’re hearing – I really am featured in / on a major news outlet for the second time this week!
This time, it’s the San Francisco Examiner, who were very kind to promote my “Lost Parks” presentation at the San Mateo County History Museum.
For the full article, pick up a copy of today’s Examiner, or click the link below.
Let’s hope to keep this remarkable streak alive and continue to build awareness for the brand – feel free to share Great American Thrills with all your friends, family and favorite television stations / networks!
Read the article here:
Or copy / paste this link:
http://www.sfexaminer.com/sanfrancisco/thrill-seeker-revels-in-amusement-park-history/Content?oid=2610741
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October 24, 2013 | Categories: Amusement Parks, Lost Parks, Theme Parks | Tags: #lostparks, ACE, american coaster enthusiasts, amusement park review, California, california history, coyote point, frontier village, great american thrills, history, history presentation, Huell Howser, kris rowberry, kristopher rowberry, lost parks, lost parks of northern california, luna park, manteca waterslides, mike rowe, Nor Cal, norcal, pacific city, playland, playland-at-the-beach, poo, presentation, san francisco chronicle, san francisco examiner, san mateo county, san mateo county history museum, san mateo history museum, the next huell howser, theme park review | Comments Off on “Lost Parks” featured in the San Francisco Examiner!
Planning your weekend already? Don’t forget about my “Lost Parks” presentation at the San Mateo County History Museum at 1:00pm this Saturday.
Join me as I take you back in time to five different defunct amusement parks from the greater Bay Area, as well as explain why our history is so important to preserve. In addition, you’ll see how you can still experience pieces of these long gone parks in our modern world. See you there!
Learn more, here: http://www.historysmc.org/main.php?page=docket
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October 21, 2013 | Categories: Amusement Parks, Lost Parks | Tags: #lostparks, ACE, american coaster enthusiasts, amusement park review, California, california history, frontier village, great american thrills, history, history presentation, Huell Howser, kris rowberry, kristopher rowberry, lost parks, lost parks of northern california, luna park, manteca waterslides, Nor Cal, norcal, pacific city, playland, playland-at-the-beach, presentation, san mateo county, san mateo county history museum, the next huell howser, theme park review | Comments Off on History Museum Presentation This Saturday
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