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This text message is used to keep the image from rotating in ocr process. Be sure to crop the top .25" off after the ocr process. 375 LAGOON DRIVE LAGOON AMUSEMENT PARK FARMINGTON, DAV IS COUNTY UTAH STATE HISTORY 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 3 9222 50000 6296 Over a hunilred years of fun! www.lagoonpark.com Lag~en A CAPSULE HISTORY OF LAGOON In the late 1 800s, a number of recreational resorts sprang to life along the shores of the Great Salt Lake. One of these was the original Lagoon, then called "Lake Park". It was "one of the most attractive watering places in the West", opening to the public on July 15, 1886. Lake Park featured an open-air dancing pavilion with delicately carved lattice work and archways. Summer cottages on the Lake were rented to guests by the week or month. For 501t admission, a guest could enjoy swimming, dancing, boating, riding the mule-drawn merry-go-round, roller skating, target shooting, and bowling alleys. Another 501t bought a full-course dinner in Lake Park's restaurant. By the end of its first season, 53,000 guests had visited Lake Park. In 1893, the Great Salt Lake began receding, leaving a sticky, blue mud that was miserable to swimmers and guests. In 1896, Lake Park was moved two and onehalf miles inland to its present location, and the name was changed to "Lagoon" to suit its new home on the banks of a 9-acre lagoon. Row boating, swimming, and of course, dancing were the attractions that brought the crowds via the Bamberger Railway to enjoy Lagoon. A round-trip on the Bamberger Railway from Salt Lake to Ogden cost 251t for each rider. Within a few years, Lagoon could brag that there was a paved road all the way from Salt Lake City to Lagoon. Lagoon's first thrill ride, the Shoot the Chutes, was soon in operation, and by 1906, the scenic Bamberger Railway was the thrill of its day. Later that same year, a new Carousel with 45 hand-carved horses and characters was delivered and installed. That same carousel is still in operation today. In 1921, the roar of the Roller Coaster began, and the excitement experienced on this ride hasn't stopped since. In 1927, the Lag:en million gallon swimming pool refreshed guests on hot summer days in "water fit to drink". During the '30s and '40s, the Dancing Pavilion inaugurated the Big Band Era with the hottest band of the day, Artie Shaw. The Railway stopped running to Lagoon in 1952. In October of 1953, the night sky of Farmington was red and smoking. Lagoon was on fire. The flames were so high, they could be seen 20 miles away in Salt Lake City. Fire swept down the west side of the midway destroying everything in its path. The front of the Roller Coaster was consumed, and the Fun House and Dancing Pavilion (with its many memories) were reduced to rubble. The Carousel was saved by firefighters spraying a constant stream of water over its roof. Before the smoke had cleared, Lagoon's then president, Robert E. Freed, vowed to rebuild a new Lagoon, which was the beginning of the Lagoon that we know today, with new attractions and features to premiere each season. Lagoon installed the Speedway Senior ride. The youngsters were not forgotten with the creation of Mother Goose Land (an area filled specifically with children's rides and attractions). A showboat cruised Lagoon lake in search of an elusive dragon, while the Lake Park Streamliner train circled on shore. The Patio Gardens became the concert spot of Utah during the '50s and '60s. Such luminaries as Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, johnny Mathis, Frankie Avalon, The Everly Brothers, and even the Three Stooges, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and the Glenn Miller Orchestras appeared at Lagoon. Legends of Rock 'n' Roll including Bill Haley and the Comets, jimi Hendrix, janis joplin, The Rolling Stones, The Doors, and the Beach Boys, were among those who entertained Lagoon's guests. In the late '70's, the Patio Gardens was converted into a roller rink, and today it is the Game Time Arcade. In 1968, the Lagoon Opera House promoted and pioneered Utah summer theater, presenting such plays as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and other Broadway hits. Old and new merged in 1976 with the acquisition of Pioneer Village, a 6-acre restoration of Pioneer Utah. This outstanding preservation of Lag:en history includes one of the country's finest collections of horse-drawn carriages, a renowned gun collection, and many other interesting exhibits of pioneer artifacts. Guests stroll through the pioneer town enjoying the history on display for all to see. In 1982, Lagoon began to expand its live entertainment program with the presentation of Music U.S.A. Now, Lagoon offers a variety of singing, dancing, and musical performances as part of the Lagoon experience. Lagoon has always been synonymous with water fun since the early days of Lake Park in 1886. Lagoon continued the tradition with the installation of the lagoon A Beach Waterpark. Arriving in 1989, this extraordinary waterpark features every twist, turn, and splash available in the water fun market. A lazy river, the Outrigger, tube, speed, and serpentine slides, and the pools are but a few of the many activities awaiting guests at Lagoon A Beach . More recently, new attractions on the park include the Colossus - the Fire Dragon (a double-loop, steel roller coaster), Skycoaster, Rattlesnake Rapids (a river raft ride), Wild Mouse, The Rocket, Top Eliminator, Double Thunder Raceway, Samurai, Cliffhanger, The Catapult, The Spider, The Bat, WICKED (Lagoon's Biggest Coaster), OdySea, and 2009's - Jumping Dragon! When it comes to family entertainment, Lagoon has all the bases covered. Picnic pavilions are available for family parties and get-togethers. Mother Goose Land and Bongo's Bay in Lagoon A Beach are specifically intended for the enjoyment of small children. Lagoon offers over 100 acres of excitement and fun. Rides, games, food facilities, Pioneer Village, Lagoon A Beach, and shops provide guests with a wide variety of experiences. Lagoon offers delicious food from franchises such as Subwal , Arbys® and Teriyaki Stix®. Lagoon also offers meals featuring barbecued ribs and chicken, as well as the traditional fare of hamburgers, hot dogs, and fluffy cotton candy. It all adds up to a world of Family Fun. Come and enjoy the adventure that is Lagoon. L g: en 375 N. Lagoon Drive • P.O. Box 696 Farmington, Utah 84025·0696 Dol Freeman, P.E. Park Engineer 801- 451-8046 Ollile: 80].451·8000, Ext. 6175 • Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail] L g=~n Moiling: P.O. Box 696, Farmington, UT B4025·0696 Shipping: 375 North Lagoon Drive, Farmington, UT B4025· 2554 David w. Freed President and CEO 801-451-8082 Fax: BOI-451-BOI7 LAGOON RIDE FACT SHEET RIDE NAME MANUFACTURES NAME MANUFACTURE Flying Aces Flying Scooter Rocco Space Scrambler Big Eli Scrambler Eli Bridge Company Bulgy-The-Whale Bulgy Eyerly Aircraft Kiddie Boats Boats Chance Rock-O-Plane Rock-O-Plane Eyerly Aircraft Sky Fighter Kiddie Planes Chance Tilt-A-Whirl Tilt-A-Whirl Sellner Terroride DATE OF INSTALLATION 1929 1961 1954 1957 1956 1954 1956 1954 Lagoon's Carousel Lagoon's CAROUSEL, or Merry-Go-Round, was manufactured in 1893 by the Herschell-Spillman Company, and is one of fewer than 1 70 intact wooden carousels in operation for the public today ... and the only one in Utah! Since it's installation, Lagoon has honored a commitment to maintain the Carousel in good condition and preserve its magic for children for the next 100 years to come. What makes the Carousel a priceless attraction is its intricate woodwork. Over 110 years ago, the gifted hands, loving hearts, and forgotten names of master craftsmen and wood carvers created each character separately. These artists were highly skilled; most were European-trained. Russian immigrants were well-known as the most talented of the carvers. Lagoon's 47 carousel animals were carved from many pieces of wood laminated together with pegs and glue. The most commonly used woods were yellow poplar and bass. After many countless hours of carving, as well as painstaking sanding, painting and finishing, the artist produced just one unique animal, adorned with a wide range of features based on the whim of the carver and painter. Aside from the popular carousel horses, the Merry-Go-Round is host to a menagerie of animals, including a chicken; a delightful little frog in short pants and bow tie; a sea dragon, similar to Coney Island-style sea creatures; a long-horned goat; a zebra without a saddle; a charming cat; a sleeping baby with a bouquet of flowers, nestled in the folds of fabric held by a stork; a lion and a giraffe. The carved figures are adorned with a wide range of subjects including Mother Goose figures, bathing beauties, and the American flag . There is also a patriotic "Uncle Sam" sled, a spinning "love tub" and a Victorian rocker. Some of the figures have glass eyes and are decorated with jewels on the trappings. An equal amount of craftsmanship was also invested to create intricate carvings and artwork on the structure of the ride which showcased the beautiful animals. Such features include nostalgic landscape paintings, beveled mirrors and light-catching jewels, which were popular at the time. In 1953, a terrible fire destroyed over 50 percent of Lagoon, and threatened the Carousel. Firefighters directed a constant stream of water on the Carousel structure to protect it from the roaring fire which loomed just 15 feet away. This near tragedy endeared the Carousel to Lagoon's owners and the commitment to its long-term preservation was renewed. In the Spring of 2003, Lagoon spent many hours getting the Carousel ready for its 11 Oth birthday! The restoration of this GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS remarkable work of Victorian art to its original splendor, makes • Year Built: 1893 • Arrived at Lagoon: 1906 • Motor: 7.5 horsepower electric motor • Motor Speed: 1100 Revolutions per minute • Duration of ride: 1 min. 30 sec. it a highlight of Lagoon. Lag:en Roller Coaster Designed by John Miller Almost 90 years old, the Lagoon ROLLER COASTER remains one of the most popular attractions at the Park and is one of only a few wooden coasters between Denver and the West Coast. In 1953 a fire destroyed the front of this coaster. It was rebuilt the following year, and sections of the roller coaster are rebuilt from year to year. To ensure the safety of this ride, the morning begins very early for some people. The tracks are walked and thoroughly checked over each day before being put into use for the public. The Coaster was designed by John Miller, who also designed coasters at Coney Island. The wooden roller coaster consists of two trains. Each train is made up of four cars, with six passengers to a car. In operation at Lagoon, the capacity for this coaster is 1,920 passengers per hour, per train. The Roller Coaster is included with Season and Single Day Passports. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS • Highest Height: 60 feet high • Length of Track: 2,500 feet long • Speed: 45 miles per hour • Built in: 1921 • Duration of Ride: 1 minute 56 seconds • Year Installed: 1921 This text message is used to keep the image from rotating in ocr process. Be sure to crop the top .25" off after the ocr process. This text message is used to keep the image from rotating in ocr process. Be sure to crop the top .25" off after the ocr process. STATE Hasatch ~ (lA I"ct fl' "1") AI~~ Warr Store, Kamas The AInu '·larr Store served as a general merchandising store for the people of Kamas Valley from the late 1800's until Hr. "larr's death, after which the contents of the store remained untouched for many years until being placed in Pioneer Village by the Sons of the Utah Pioneers. The store is a cut s tone structure lvith I:!etal roll-up windO'tol screens and a patterned metal roof. Several small dormers cut into the hip roof provided fa~ily living quarters in what had originally been an attic. Fancy \<lroughtiron railings on the top level of the roof add to the oodestly ornamental decor. Residents claim that the original l~ldscaping of the property is essentially intact. Tne building is a good representative of the late 19th Century general store in rural Utah communities.