Dorney Park Roller Rink Allentown, PA. This was the original roller rink in 1915 before they moved the rink to the Castle Garden. It was only 20 years they used this open air pavilion. Courtesy of Rink-History (No one copyrighted those photos).
Dorney Park Roller Rink Allentown, PA. The roller rink in background with many men wearing white suits for some reasons they were all wearing the same thing. Sorry the photo was tiny and grindy and I attempted to perfect it. It was Brownscale photo. I converted to Grayscale. The thing in foreground has to be a stone tower for water fountain. Courtesy of Rink-History (No one copyrighted those photos).
Dorney Park Roller Rink Allentown, PA. This appeared that they took this picture just before the enclosure of the rink building. Noticed how open they were? Compare the others below. Courtesy of Rink-History (No one copyrighted those photos).
Dorney Park Roller Rink Allentown, PA. The roller rink in background with many people enjoying the day outside as it was nice to spend the day at the Trolley Park of its day. Note how people wore back the day. Even women wore skirts to the ground. Got to be hot to wear them! The thing in foreground in first photo has to be a stone tower for water fountain. However, this photo showed it was not. Likely this pre-dates the stone tower. They had a bridge though. A creek? Possible. Courtesy of Rink-History (No one copyrighted those photos).
Dorney Park Roller Rink Allentown, PA. This was taken in 1926. Noticed it was open back then and the forest.. This is why deer were found to be in that facility! They did not built the wall until 1937! A full 11 years later after this was taken. Courtesy of Rink-History. Courtesy of Rink-History (No one copyrighted those photos).
Dorney Park Roller Rink Allentown, PA. Taken in 1926. Notice it was quite different than the renovated version in 1937. You can see it was open on the sides as open air pavilion. Notice the ceiling with Lattice style trusses. And the pendant lamps as well.
Dorney Park Roller Rink Allentown, PA. The beautiful interior when they enclosed the facility. Very granular interior. Yeah! I see those tables and chairs on the beautiful all Straight Oak wood floor. Yikes! Scratching! Ballrooms were the night clubs of yesteryear. In background there was a bandshell although some of the bands were on ground floor as you can see in the photos. This is the updated look to give more open space on the ceiling by removing Lattice Ceiling trusses and new ceiling lights. Stage wwas constructed in this version. Likely this was built with enclosed walls and perhaps those were.. air conditioning as seen on the ceiling? Orchestras are commonly larger bands with usually more than 7 members. Many celebrities were noted here. Courtesy of Rink-History (No one copyrighted those photos).
Dorney Park Roller Rink Allentown, PA. You can see the renovated version right after renovated with new walls and windows. They added more windows to bright in lights, swing windows or casing windows and walls. They all were more simple in design rather than in more luxious style. You noticed the roof was already warped because it was wood! Look at the roofline. I like the before look rather than this look. I understand they had to because of the deer wanted to hang out at the park too! Courtesy of Rink-History (No one copyrighted those photos).
Dorney Park Roller Rink Allentown, PA. The Morning Call, 23 May 1936 advertisement. Courtesy of Rink-History (No one copyrighted those photos).
Dorney Park Roller Rink Allentown, PA. The Morning Call advertisement 25 May 1939. Courtesy of Rink-History (No one copyrighted those photos).
Dorney Park Roller Rink Allentown, PA. The Morning Call 11 May 1949 Advertisement. Courtesy of Rink-History (No one copyrighted those photos).
Dorney Park Roller Rink Allentown, PA. A decal or poster or something. Courtesy of Worthpoint.
Dorney Park Roller Rink Allentown, PA. A decal or poster or something. Courtesy of Ipernity website.
Dorney Park Roller Rink Allentown, PA. It appeared to be an early version of.. Daffy Duck? He does look a little like him. Wearing top hat and carrying a case. Likely a skate case. Courtesy of
Dorney Park Roller Rink Allentown, PA. A folded Bumper sticker. Courtesy of Facebook Leigh Valley History.
Dorney Park Roller Rink Allentown, PA
Dorney Park Roller Rink Allentown, PA (2nd version)
Fish Weir and Summer Resort Allentown, PA
Dorney's Trout Ponds and Summer Resort Allentown, PA
Dorney Park Coaster Company, Inc. Allentown, PA
Dorney Park Allentown, PA
Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom Allentown, PA
Dance Halls:
Al-Dorn Allentown, PA
Castle Garden Allentown, PA
Dorney Park Roller Rink Allentown, PA (2nd version)
Fish Weir and Summer Resort Allentown, PA
Dorney's Trout Ponds and Summer Resort Allentown, PA
Dorney Park Coaster Company, Inc. Allentown, PA
Dorney Park Allentown, PA
Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom Allentown, PA
Dance Halls:
Al-Dorn Allentown, PA
Castle Garden Allentown, PA
Dorney Park Roller Rink Allentown, Pennsylvania was a roller rink at an amusement park called Dorney Park which is still operational today. I meant the park itself is still running today and you can check out Dorney Park websiteDorney Park.
About Dorney Park:
Dorney Park began in 1860 by Solomon Dorney with just merely shady picnic groves and trout ponds. Solomon built a fish hatchery to farm fish to markets across the country, and providing local anglers and trout gourmets with a ready supply of their favorite dish. This Fish Weir and Summer Resort along Cedar Creek featured eight trout ponds and several picnic areas.
In 1870, Solomon Dorney realized the needs for his resort is to add more features including games, playground-style rides, refreshment stands, and even a hotel and restaurant. The resort also included a small zoo, with some animals you would find in your yards! See list below.
Soon after, Solomon had added an unprecedented number of mechanical rides and attractions, including Bowling-on-the-Greens, Quoits, Russian Ten Pins, Archery, Glass Ball Shooting, Safety Swings, gardens and conservatories.
In 1884, the estate was renamed Dorney's Trout Ponds and Summer Resort and the rich history of the park as an amusement park truly began. During the next few years, the Cable Ride, the Scenic Railway, the Old Mill, the Casino with its indoor bowling alleys, billiard tables, the Circle Swing, the Ferris Wheel, the Photo Gallery, the Pony Ride and the swimming pool were all added to the resort's growing list of attractions.
The Allentown-Kutztown Traction Company in 1899 completed a double-track trolley that extended from Allentown to Kutztown, making a stop at Dorney Park. It became a Trolley Park, a step up from Picnic Resort.
The Traction Company purchased Dorney Park from Solomon Dorney in 1901 after Solomon operated for 41 years. That same year, Jacob Plarr, an enterprising caterer and butcher from Philadelphia, came to Dorney Park as a concessionaire. He brought with him a Dentzel Carousel, a ride that revolutionized the Park.
By 1915, a (gambling) casino, pool hall and roller skating rink were added to Dorney Park.
Dorney Park also had a swimming pool from the early 1900s until 1963. The owner was pressured by local business owners to shut down the swimming pool because of "mixed" swimming. Which means he allowed swimmers of all races but local business owners threatened to boycott the park and stop having their company picnics at the park if he did not shut it down. One side of the former pool had live seals and fish, while the other side was used for the Whale Boats, motorized boats seating two people each. Wokism was already around in Mid-Century.
In 1923, a wooden roller coaster called, The Coaster (later called ThunderHawk) was built. It made from pressure treated pine, was originally a simple out-and-back ride until it was reconfigured to form a figure eight in 1930. During that same year with the new roller coaster that was built, the Park incorporated and was renamed Dorney Park Coaster Company, Inc., and Robert Plarr, Bill Ruske, and Ray Sandt purchased the Park from the Allentown-Kutztown Traction Company. A few years later, Robert Plarr purchased the Park outright from his partners.
The Mill Chute, also known as the Tunnel of Love, and Al-Dorn, an open-air dance pavilion, were built in 1927. In addition, kiddie rides, the pretzel ride and a penny arcade were added to the Park.
In 1935, almost causing the Park to close. Robert Plarr realized that the only way to keep the Park running was to add a new attraction. He enlisted the help of Miles Erbor of Wescosville to build a train ride modeled after the first streamliner train, the Burlington Zephyr. This attraction, known as the Zephyr, saved Dorney Park from closing and still takes guests on scenic tours through the Park today.
Castle Garden at Dorney Park became a skating rink in the 1930s.
During 1940s, the Park added new rides including the Flying Scooters in 1941, Water Scooters in 1946, Paratrooper in 1948 and Tilt-a-Whirl in 1949 even during the war effort, they did add one ride.
By 1960, the Park had renamed and re-themed the Old Mill into Journey to the Center of the Earth. The Pirates Cove was added and new midways stretched across the Park.
The 1970's brought many exciting additions to the Park, including the Bucket of Blood, Gold Mine, Whacky Shack, Flying Dutchman and more midways. Alfundo (a combined abbreviation of the words Allentown, Fun, and Dorney) the clown was the park mascot at this time.
In 1976, the Dentzel Carousel became operational again in time for the American Revolution Bicentennial Celebration, and was painted in American Red, White, and Navy Blue, the American Patriotic colors.
The year 1980 had Dorney Park Road, once known as the "state highway" to Reading, was closed to traffic traveling through the center of the Park. This led to the enclosure of the Park by fence and the addition an admission fee. The electro-hydraulic swing Sea Dragon was also added during this year.
1982 brought the addition of the popular family classic Thunder Creek Mountain, which was the longest in-ground flume ride in the country at the time.
In the fall of 1983, a major fire burned many of the attractions, including Bucket of Blood and the 1916 Philadelphia Toboggan Carousel. Also a large section of the park, including the Carousel, Flying Bobs, Skeeball and several food stands. But many were replaced in time for the 100th Anniversary of the park in 1984.
1986 was the year the park added the Antique Carousel. Also added was the double loop, all –steel coaster called the Laser. The Laser was retired from the park in 2008.
When Runaway River was added to the park in 1987, it was the largest inner tube ride in the country. Comprised of hydra-swirl whirlpools, waterfalls, mist-filled caves, blow holes, and fountains.
1988 was the year the Joker was introduced to the park. It was a large vertical rotation ride. Retired after the 2004 season. Center Stage was added for a vast array of shows.
In 1989, Dorney Park build a 157-foot drop, Hercules, the tallest wooden coaster anywhere in the world. The colossal coaster attracted international attention and put Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom on the map. The classic wooden "Coaster" was renamed ThunderHawk for this season and continues to dazzle Guests today. The 90-foot-high Ferris Wheel was also introduced. Several other rides and attractions were added to the Park under Weinstein's ownership, including Laser, Aquablast, Joker, Balloon Race and Dragon Coaster.
During 1990, Wildwater River was introduced and was the first ever tube ride constructed with its own wave machine. Lightening Falls and it’s two 70-foot-tall tube water slides was also introduced but in 1991, Aquablast was added. At the time, Aquablast was the longest elevated water slide in the world as well as the highest elevated family raft ride ever made.
In 1992, Cedar Fair L.P. bought the Park and ushered in a new era for the entertainment complex. Today, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company owns and operates ten other amusement parks, including as of 1992...
Cedar Point Sandusky, OH
Knott's Berry Farm Buena Park, CA
Michigan's Adventure Muskegon, MI
Valleyfair! Shakopee, MN
Worlds Of Fun Kansas City, MO
Kings Dominion Richmond, VA
Carowinds Charlotte, NC
Kings Island Mason, OH
Great America Santa Clara, CA
Canada's Wonderland Toronto Canada.
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park Gilroy, CA under a management contract.
Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom
Castaway Bay Indoor Waterpark Resort Sandusky, OH
and five other water parks in the U.S., including
Soak City, adjacent to Cedar Point
Oceans of Fun, adjacent to Worlds of Fun
Soak City, USA, adjacent to Knott's Berry Farm
Soak City, USA, San Diego, CA
Soak City, USA, Palm Springs, CA.
In 1993, Dorney Park added the tallest, steepest, fastest, wettest waterfall plunge ride in the world. White Water Landing plunges guests 80 feet down where they become soaked at the end. A second train is added to the park called Cedar Creek Cannonball, which is an old-fashioned replica steam engine that provides a relaxing trip around a section of the park.
The Berenstain Bears also make their debut this year, as Papa, Mama, Brother, and Sister walk around the Totspot greeting children.
1994 brought Road Rally and Thunder Canyon. The Joker was also brought back after being removed in 1993 for the park expansion. 1994 was the first year that separate tickets for Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom were not offered.
1997 Steel Force was added. 1998 added Hang Time, Thunder Creek Speedway, and the Diner Coasters. 1998 was the Island Water Works being added to the water park. But in 1999, Dominator was added.
Camp Snoopy was added in 2000. A two-acre comic strip playland where kids can meet Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy and many more of the world-famous PEANUTS™ characters. Camp Bus, Flying Ace, Little Convoy, Woodstock's Airmail, Woodstock Express and Woodstock's Wagon Wheel still thrill Guests to this day. The completion of a brand new Main Midway and the addition of the Wild Mouse family roller coaster rounded out the new attractions for this season.
Talon, the longest & tallest inverted coaster in the Northeast. This roller coaster count to a whopping seven at the park in 2002. Also new is a rebuilt Center Stage outdoor theater, a second new outdoor theater, a new Tilt-a-Whirl ride and midway renovations.
Ten new water slides in 2003. The Wave Pool is refinished and upgraded with a brand new wave making system. Patriots's Plunge, Wildwater Rapids, and Jumpin' Jack Splash were all added to Wildwater Kingdom to make for some exciting new rides. But the following year, they added Revolution, a swing ride going in circle.
Hydra The Revenge, the first and only floorless coaster in Pennsylvania, was introduced in 2005. Hydra replaced Hercules wooden roller coaster where it once stood. T his $13 million monster coaster features seven inversions including the first-of-its-kind JoJo Roll, a pre-lift inversion right out of the station. Hydra The Revenge is roller coaster #8 for Dorney Park. Also for 2005 was the new giant air-launched Screamin' Swing ride and the newly-renovated Game Day Grille Restaurant.
2006 brought addition of a second wave pool added by the main entrance gate to the water park. This wave pool, titled Wildwater Cove, is two-thirds the size of existing giant wave pool but offers geysers and wall sprayers in the shallow end. Cabanas were also added to Wildwater Kingdom in 2006. These spacious tents include table and chairs and access to waitered food and beverage services. Plus, the addition of 25 cent cotton candy gave Guests the taste of the old days.
The introduction of Possessed in 2008. Originally introduced as Voodoo, Possessed is the first suspended linear induction impulse coaster in the Northeast. Brining to 9 coasters at the park!
2009 brought out Good Time Theater and Snoopy Rocks on Ice show.
2011 saw Dorney Park upgraded Camp Snoopy by filling in the lower half of the area with new rides. Since it was going to be such a large addition, it was rebranded to the Planet Snoopy theme with Charlie Brown's Wind-Up, Flying Ace Balloon Race, Kite Eating Tree, Linus Launcher, PEANUTS™ 500, PEANUTS™ Road Rally, Sally's Swing Set, Snoopy's Cloud Climbers, Snoopy's Junction, Snoopy's Moon Bounce, Snoopy's Rocket Express and Woodstock Whirlybirds.
Cedar Creek Flyers debuted for the 2015 season. It is a gondola ride.
Since 2019, Dorsey Park has added non-ride attractions to update entertainment activities.
About Dorsey Park Roller Rink:
It began in 1915, that a roller skating rink were added to Dorney Park. Location and photos will be difficult to be found.
Castle Garden that was built in 1925 started as an open-air Pavilion dance hall.
But in 1935, Castle Garden at Dorney Park became a skating rink. Originally it was an open pavilion dancing hall. It was called Al-Dorn. Must be a replacement for the original rink from 1915. However, they enclosed the walls in 1937 because of deer would roam around the beautiful wooden floor and ruin it so they had to put up walls.
The fire destroyed the roller rink on Wednesday 27 November 1985. Today Steel Force Roller Coaster is located on the location where the former rink was. To my amazement that they had roller rink that far late in 20th Century. Until 1985! Most rinks at Trolley Parks and early Amusement Parks had rinks before 1965. Rarely beyond 1965 like Dorney and even Disney World had theirs as well.
Big names played music or sang at the Castle Garden / Dornesy Park Rnk were Frankie Avalon, Fabian, Louis Armstrong, Jerry Colonna, Vaughn Monroe, Jackie Gleason, and Annette Funicello. Also Bobby Darren, Freddy Cannon, Connie Francis, Paul Anka, Kenny Rogers, Paul Whiteman, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, the Dorsey Brothers, Count Basie, and Rudy Vallee. This counts one of the most notable rink AND ballroom in the nation at the time.
What I found interesting they used Oak at the Castle Garden, In terms of hardness, Hardwood Maple has a Janka hardness score of 1450 which is common at roller rinks, while Soft Maple has a hardness score of 950 which is too soft and likely not used at the rinks. We understand that Red Oak scores at 1290 and White Oak scores at 1360 on the Janka hardness scale. Both are just a slight softer than Hardwood Maple. They can be acceptable at the rinks but it can be a slight soft and steamroll wood floor into like what you felt on a paved road at a stop light downhill and that would be like a speed bump when it is naturally made with stops. Same problem with Oaks that it can be bumpy. Any wood softer than that would be both too bouncy and warped with hundreds of skaters making hundreds of laps around the rink per night. More so than cars on the road due to the number of vehicles per day or even per hour.
The Interior.
Original: It was originally an open walled - pavilion for roller rink. It was designed for roller skating. Image unknown. The rink floor which originally was a dance floor, 90 by 160 Feet of Oak Hardwood floor.
Formerly Castle Garden turned Rink: It was originally an open walled - pavilion for dancing but enclosured due to the deer run loose at the theme park during overnight when the amusement park closed for the night.
The Exterior.
Original: It was an open air but had wood floor. Unknown appearance.
Formerly Castle Garden turned Rink: This 8,000 Square Foot rink was originally a dance hall with open air format pavilion however, they were covered in 1930s due to deer were uninvited guests in the rink. They closed the walls. I am not sure what structure materials they used. Perhaps wood. But they lasted a long time from 1935 to its destruction by fire in 1983.
The Stats:
Original Rink :
Original Rink Size: N/A. Floor: Wood (type not sure) Floor Layout: N/A.
Building Size: 1915. Built: N/A. Renovations: N/A. Demolished: Still standing.
Type of Building: Posted Wood Trusses Open - Walled Pavilion - like Building.
Roof: Gabled.
Castle Garden:
(Originally Castle Garden) Rink Size: 8,000 SF Floor: Likely Hardwood Oak
Floor Layout: N/A.
Building Size: 1923. Built: 90' by 160' (14,400 SF) Renovations: 1935 (to become rink), 1937, (enclosed), ?. Demolished: Destroy by fire Wednesday, 27 November 1985.
Type of Building: Free-Span Oak Trusses open-walled (later enclosed) Pavilion - like Building.
Roof: Alpha-Shaped Wavy Roof
Acres: >200 Acres (Present day for Trolley-Amusement Park)
Architect: N/A. (for both rinks and revised).
Contractor: N/A. (for both rinks and revised).
Interior Designer: Likely inhouse. (for both rinks and revised).
Organ: N/A.
10 Pins Bowling Lanes: After 1884 to ?
Duck Pins Bowling Lanes: None.
Candlestick Bowling Lanes: None.
Russian Ten Pins: Lanes unknown (1870 to ?)
Bowling-on-the-Greens/Bocce: Courts number unknown. (1870 to ?)
Quoits: Total of lanes unknown (After 1870s to ?)
Pocket Billiard Tables: After 1884 to 1915, a few tables, Pool Hall in 1915 to ?
Air Hockey Tables: N/A.
Foosball Table: N/A.
Basketball Speed: N/A.
Amusement Rides: After 1870 to Present.
Dentzel Carousel (1901 to ?, 1976 to ?). Cable Ride (1884 to ?). the Scenic Railway (1884).
Old Mill (1884 to 1960) renamed as Journey to the Center of the Earth (1960 to 1992)
1916 Philadelphia Toboggan Carousel (1916 to 1983 - destroyed by fire)
The Pirates Cove (1960 to ?) The Whip (1930 to ?). Safety Swings (1884 to ?).
Circle Swing (1884 to ?). The Ferris Wheel (1884).
The Mill Chute, also known as the Tunnel of Love (1927 to 1960).
Cuddle-Up (1940s to 1970s) then became The Iceberg (1970s to ) the Meteorite (1980s to 1993).
The Flying Scooters (1941) Water Scooters (1946) Paratrooper (1948)
Tilt-a-Whirl [original] (1949 to 2001?). The Coaster (1923) later called ThunderHawk (1989 to ?)
The Bucket of Blood (1970s to 1983 due to fire) Gold Mine (1970s to ?)
Whacky Shack (1970s to ?) Flying Dutchman (1970s to ?) Sea Dragon (1980 to ?)
Thunder Creek Mountain (1982 to ?). The Apollo (1984 to present). Musik Express (1984 to present). The Enterprise (1984 to present). Antique Carousel (1986 to ?) The Laser (1986 to 2008).
Runaway River (1987 to ?). The Joker (1988 to 1993, 1994 to 2004). Hercules (1989 to 2004)
Steel Force (1994 to ?). Hang Time (1998 to ?). Thunder Creek Speedway (1998 to ?).
The Diner Coasters (1998 to ?). Island Water Works (1988 to ?). Dominator (1999 to ?).
Talon (2001 to ?). Meteor (2002 to ?) Tilt-a-Whirl [New version] (2002 to Present).
10 New water slides (2003 to Present). Patriots's Plunge (2003 to Present).
Wildwater Rapids (2003 to Present). Jumpin' Jack Splash (2003 to Present).
Revolution (2004 to Present). Hydra The Revenge [Replaced Hercules on spot] (2005 to Pesent).
Screamin' Swing (2005 to Present). Wildwater Cove (2006 to Present)
Cabanas (2006 to Present). Possessed [originally named as Voodoo] (2008 to Present).
Cedar Creek Flyers (2015 season). Bumper Cars (N/A to N/A, 2017 to Present)
And many more I missed out. Can you name more?
Camp Snoopy includes (All from 2000 to 2010):
Camp Bus Flying Ace Little Convoy Woodstock's Airmail Woodstock Express
Woodstock's Wagon Wheel
Planet Snoopy includes (rides from Camp Snoopy and from 2011 to Present)
Charlie Brown's Wind-Up, Flying Ace Balloon Race, Kite Eating Tree, Linus Launcher, PEANUTS™ 500, PEANUTS™ Road Rally, Sally's Swing Set, Snoopy's Cloud Climbers, Snoopy's Junction, Snoopy's Moon Bounce, Snoopy's Rocket Express and Woodstock Whirlybirds.
Driving Range Slots: None.
Miniature Golf Course: None.
Arcade: (Number unknown).
Skee-Ball: 18 to 20 lanes ( N/A to 1983 destroyed by fire, replaced with new one in 1984)
Fascination: Likely during 20th Century.
Restaurants:
First one in 1860s, several after that.
Game Day Grille Restaurant (2005 to present).
Smokehouse Barbecue (2015 to Present).
Parkside Pavilion / Chef's Kitchen (2017 to Present).
Tidal Wave Cafe (2018 to Present).
Cocktail lounge: Likely.
Laser Tag: None.
Bounce Houses: Yes, in Planet Snoopy kiddie park - Snoopy's Moon Bounce (2010 to present)
Bumper Cars: Possible.
Go-Kart: None.
Motel: Yes, resort in 1860 on.
Swimming Pool: After 1884 to 1963.
Jungle Gym Playground: Possible (1870 to ?)
Skate Park: None.
Theater (movie/stage):
Center Stage (1988 to 2001)
Center Stage (rebuilt) (2002 to Present).
Second stage (2002 to Present) (note- no name provided).
Good Times Theater (2009 to Present)
Dance Center: Several
Zoo: deer, bears, wolves, monkeys, foxes, squirrels, peacocks, swans, ducks, tortoises, and turtles. (1870 to ?) (specific species/breeds are unknown so all are lowercases.)
Operated: (Overall)-- N/A.
Dorney Park Roller Rink:
Fish Weir and Summer Resort: 1860 to 1884
Dorney's Trout Ponds and Summer Resort: 1884 to 1923.
Dorney Park Coaster Company, Inc.: 1923 to N/A.
Dorney Park: N/A to 1985
Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom: 1985 to Present.
Reason for Closure: N/A.
Dorney Park Roller Rink:
Fish Weir and Summer Resort: Expansion required renamed
Dorney's Trout Ponds and Summer Resort: Became Incorporation.
Dorney Park Coaster Company, Inc.: Unknown.
Dorney Park: Added water theme park
Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom: STILL OPERATIONAL.
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Sources:
Ipernity - one of the stickers on a blog.
Worthpoint - One of the stickers.
The Morning Call - PDF version because you cannot read it due to paywall.
Picryl.com - About Dorney Park and ads related to the rink. (Both are The Morning Call newspapers)
Dorsey Park and Wildwater Kingdom - Website on history.
Wikipedia - Failed to mention about the dancing halls and roller rinks.
Leigh Valley History - Facebook (Bumper sticker)
Date of issue: 23 June 2023.
Updated:
For office use only: 15.
Worth to visit:
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About Dorney Park:
Dorney Park began in 1860 by Solomon Dorney with just merely shady picnic groves and trout ponds. Solomon built a fish hatchery to farm fish to markets across the country, and providing local anglers and trout gourmets with a ready supply of their favorite dish. This Fish Weir and Summer Resort along Cedar Creek featured eight trout ponds and several picnic areas.
In 1870, Solomon Dorney realized the needs for his resort is to add more features including games, playground-style rides, refreshment stands, and even a hotel and restaurant. The resort also included a small zoo, with some animals you would find in your yards! See list below.
Soon after, Solomon had added an unprecedented number of mechanical rides and attractions, including Bowling-on-the-Greens, Quoits, Russian Ten Pins, Archery, Glass Ball Shooting, Safety Swings, gardens and conservatories.
In 1884, the estate was renamed Dorney's Trout Ponds and Summer Resort and the rich history of the park as an amusement park truly began. During the next few years, the Cable Ride, the Scenic Railway, the Old Mill, the Casino with its indoor bowling alleys, billiard tables, the Circle Swing, the Ferris Wheel, the Photo Gallery, the Pony Ride and the swimming pool were all added to the resort's growing list of attractions.
The Allentown-Kutztown Traction Company in 1899 completed a double-track trolley that extended from Allentown to Kutztown, making a stop at Dorney Park. It became a Trolley Park, a step up from Picnic Resort.
The Traction Company purchased Dorney Park from Solomon Dorney in 1901 after Solomon operated for 41 years. That same year, Jacob Plarr, an enterprising caterer and butcher from Philadelphia, came to Dorney Park as a concessionaire. He brought with him a Dentzel Carousel, a ride that revolutionized the Park.
By 1915, a (gambling) casino, pool hall and roller skating rink were added to Dorney Park.
Dorney Park also had a swimming pool from the early 1900s until 1963. The owner was pressured by local business owners to shut down the swimming pool because of "mixed" swimming. Which means he allowed swimmers of all races but local business owners threatened to boycott the park and stop having their company picnics at the park if he did not shut it down. One side of the former pool had live seals and fish, while the other side was used for the Whale Boats, motorized boats seating two people each. Wokism was already around in Mid-Century.
In 1923, a wooden roller coaster called, The Coaster (later called ThunderHawk) was built. It made from pressure treated pine, was originally a simple out-and-back ride until it was reconfigured to form a figure eight in 1930. During that same year with the new roller coaster that was built, the Park incorporated and was renamed Dorney Park Coaster Company, Inc., and Robert Plarr, Bill Ruske, and Ray Sandt purchased the Park from the Allentown-Kutztown Traction Company. A few years later, Robert Plarr purchased the Park outright from his partners.
The Mill Chute, also known as the Tunnel of Love, and Al-Dorn, an open-air dance pavilion, were built in 1927. In addition, kiddie rides, the pretzel ride and a penny arcade were added to the Park.
In 1935, almost causing the Park to close. Robert Plarr realized that the only way to keep the Park running was to add a new attraction. He enlisted the help of Miles Erbor of Wescosville to build a train ride modeled after the first streamliner train, the Burlington Zephyr. This attraction, known as the Zephyr, saved Dorney Park from closing and still takes guests on scenic tours through the Park today.
Castle Garden at Dorney Park became a skating rink in the 1930s.
During 1940s, the Park added new rides including the Flying Scooters in 1941, Water Scooters in 1946, Paratrooper in 1948 and Tilt-a-Whirl in 1949 even during the war effort, they did add one ride.
By 1960, the Park had renamed and re-themed the Old Mill into Journey to the Center of the Earth. The Pirates Cove was added and new midways stretched across the Park.
The 1970's brought many exciting additions to the Park, including the Bucket of Blood, Gold Mine, Whacky Shack, Flying Dutchman and more midways. Alfundo (a combined abbreviation of the words Allentown, Fun, and Dorney) the clown was the park mascot at this time.
In 1976, the Dentzel Carousel became operational again in time for the American Revolution Bicentennial Celebration, and was painted in American Red, White, and Navy Blue, the American Patriotic colors.
The year 1980 had Dorney Park Road, once known as the "state highway" to Reading, was closed to traffic traveling through the center of the Park. This led to the enclosure of the Park by fence and the addition an admission fee. The electro-hydraulic swing Sea Dragon was also added during this year.
1982 brought the addition of the popular family classic Thunder Creek Mountain, which was the longest in-ground flume ride in the country at the time.
In the fall of 1983, a major fire burned many of the attractions, including Bucket of Blood and the 1916 Philadelphia Toboggan Carousel. Also a large section of the park, including the Carousel, Flying Bobs, Skeeball and several food stands. But many were replaced in time for the 100th Anniversary of the park in 1984.
1986 was the year the park added the Antique Carousel. Also added was the double loop, all –steel coaster called the Laser. The Laser was retired from the park in 2008.
When Runaway River was added to the park in 1987, it was the largest inner tube ride in the country. Comprised of hydra-swirl whirlpools, waterfalls, mist-filled caves, blow holes, and fountains.
1988 was the year the Joker was introduced to the park. It was a large vertical rotation ride. Retired after the 2004 season. Center Stage was added for a vast array of shows.
In 1989, Dorney Park build a 157-foot drop, Hercules, the tallest wooden coaster anywhere in the world. The colossal coaster attracted international attention and put Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom on the map. The classic wooden "Coaster" was renamed ThunderHawk for this season and continues to dazzle Guests today. The 90-foot-high Ferris Wheel was also introduced. Several other rides and attractions were added to the Park under Weinstein's ownership, including Laser, Aquablast, Joker, Balloon Race and Dragon Coaster.
During 1990, Wildwater River was introduced and was the first ever tube ride constructed with its own wave machine. Lightening Falls and it’s two 70-foot-tall tube water slides was also introduced but in 1991, Aquablast was added. At the time, Aquablast was the longest elevated water slide in the world as well as the highest elevated family raft ride ever made.
In 1992, Cedar Fair L.P. bought the Park and ushered in a new era for the entertainment complex. Today, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company owns and operates ten other amusement parks, including as of 1992...
Cedar Point Sandusky, OH
Knott's Berry Farm Buena Park, CA
Michigan's Adventure Muskegon, MI
Valleyfair! Shakopee, MN
Worlds Of Fun Kansas City, MO
Kings Dominion Richmond, VA
Carowinds Charlotte, NC
Kings Island Mason, OH
Great America Santa Clara, CA
Canada's Wonderland Toronto Canada.
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park Gilroy, CA under a management contract.
Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom
Castaway Bay Indoor Waterpark Resort Sandusky, OH
and five other water parks in the U.S., including
Soak City, adjacent to Cedar Point
Oceans of Fun, adjacent to Worlds of Fun
Soak City, USA, adjacent to Knott's Berry Farm
Soak City, USA, San Diego, CA
Soak City, USA, Palm Springs, CA.
In 1993, Dorney Park added the tallest, steepest, fastest, wettest waterfall plunge ride in the world. White Water Landing plunges guests 80 feet down where they become soaked at the end. A second train is added to the park called Cedar Creek Cannonball, which is an old-fashioned replica steam engine that provides a relaxing trip around a section of the park.
The Berenstain Bears also make their debut this year, as Papa, Mama, Brother, and Sister walk around the Totspot greeting children.
1994 brought Road Rally and Thunder Canyon. The Joker was also brought back after being removed in 1993 for the park expansion. 1994 was the first year that separate tickets for Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom were not offered.
1997 Steel Force was added. 1998 added Hang Time, Thunder Creek Speedway, and the Diner Coasters. 1998 was the Island Water Works being added to the water park. But in 1999, Dominator was added.
Camp Snoopy was added in 2000. A two-acre comic strip playland where kids can meet Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy and many more of the world-famous PEANUTS™ characters. Camp Bus, Flying Ace, Little Convoy, Woodstock's Airmail, Woodstock Express and Woodstock's Wagon Wheel still thrill Guests to this day. The completion of a brand new Main Midway and the addition of the Wild Mouse family roller coaster rounded out the new attractions for this season.
Talon, the longest & tallest inverted coaster in the Northeast. This roller coaster count to a whopping seven at the park in 2002. Also new is a rebuilt Center Stage outdoor theater, a second new outdoor theater, a new Tilt-a-Whirl ride and midway renovations.
Ten new water slides in 2003. The Wave Pool is refinished and upgraded with a brand new wave making system. Patriots's Plunge, Wildwater Rapids, and Jumpin' Jack Splash were all added to Wildwater Kingdom to make for some exciting new rides. But the following year, they added Revolution, a swing ride going in circle.
Hydra The Revenge, the first and only floorless coaster in Pennsylvania, was introduced in 2005. Hydra replaced Hercules wooden roller coaster where it once stood. T his $13 million monster coaster features seven inversions including the first-of-its-kind JoJo Roll, a pre-lift inversion right out of the station. Hydra The Revenge is roller coaster #8 for Dorney Park. Also for 2005 was the new giant air-launched Screamin' Swing ride and the newly-renovated Game Day Grille Restaurant.
2006 brought addition of a second wave pool added by the main entrance gate to the water park. This wave pool, titled Wildwater Cove, is two-thirds the size of existing giant wave pool but offers geysers and wall sprayers in the shallow end. Cabanas were also added to Wildwater Kingdom in 2006. These spacious tents include table and chairs and access to waitered food and beverage services. Plus, the addition of 25 cent cotton candy gave Guests the taste of the old days.
The introduction of Possessed in 2008. Originally introduced as Voodoo, Possessed is the first suspended linear induction impulse coaster in the Northeast. Brining to 9 coasters at the park!
2009 brought out Good Time Theater and Snoopy Rocks on Ice show.
2011 saw Dorney Park upgraded Camp Snoopy by filling in the lower half of the area with new rides. Since it was going to be such a large addition, it was rebranded to the Planet Snoopy theme with Charlie Brown's Wind-Up, Flying Ace Balloon Race, Kite Eating Tree, Linus Launcher, PEANUTS™ 500, PEANUTS™ Road Rally, Sally's Swing Set, Snoopy's Cloud Climbers, Snoopy's Junction, Snoopy's Moon Bounce, Snoopy's Rocket Express and Woodstock Whirlybirds.
Cedar Creek Flyers debuted for the 2015 season. It is a gondola ride.
Since 2019, Dorsey Park has added non-ride attractions to update entertainment activities.
About Dorsey Park Roller Rink:
It began in 1915, that a roller skating rink were added to Dorney Park. Location and photos will be difficult to be found.
Castle Garden that was built in 1925 started as an open-air Pavilion dance hall.
But in 1935, Castle Garden at Dorney Park became a skating rink. Originally it was an open pavilion dancing hall. It was called Al-Dorn. Must be a replacement for the original rink from 1915. However, they enclosed the walls in 1937 because of deer would roam around the beautiful wooden floor and ruin it so they had to put up walls.
The fire destroyed the roller rink on Wednesday 27 November 1985. Today Steel Force Roller Coaster is located on the location where the former rink was. To my amazement that they had roller rink that far late in 20th Century. Until 1985! Most rinks at Trolley Parks and early Amusement Parks had rinks before 1965. Rarely beyond 1965 like Dorney and even Disney World had theirs as well.
Big names played music or sang at the Castle Garden / Dornesy Park Rnk were Frankie Avalon, Fabian, Louis Armstrong, Jerry Colonna, Vaughn Monroe, Jackie Gleason, and Annette Funicello. Also Bobby Darren, Freddy Cannon, Connie Francis, Paul Anka, Kenny Rogers, Paul Whiteman, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, the Dorsey Brothers, Count Basie, and Rudy Vallee. This counts one of the most notable rink AND ballroom in the nation at the time.
What I found interesting they used Oak at the Castle Garden, In terms of hardness, Hardwood Maple has a Janka hardness score of 1450 which is common at roller rinks, while Soft Maple has a hardness score of 950 which is too soft and likely not used at the rinks. We understand that Red Oak scores at 1290 and White Oak scores at 1360 on the Janka hardness scale. Both are just a slight softer than Hardwood Maple. They can be acceptable at the rinks but it can be a slight soft and steamroll wood floor into like what you felt on a paved road at a stop light downhill and that would be like a speed bump when it is naturally made with stops. Same problem with Oaks that it can be bumpy. Any wood softer than that would be both too bouncy and warped with hundreds of skaters making hundreds of laps around the rink per night. More so than cars on the road due to the number of vehicles per day or even per hour.
The Interior.
Original: It was originally an open walled - pavilion for roller rink. It was designed for roller skating. Image unknown. The rink floor which originally was a dance floor, 90 by 160 Feet of Oak Hardwood floor.
Formerly Castle Garden turned Rink: It was originally an open walled - pavilion for dancing but enclosured due to the deer run loose at the theme park during overnight when the amusement park closed for the night.
The Exterior.
Original: It was an open air but had wood floor. Unknown appearance.
Formerly Castle Garden turned Rink: This 8,000 Square Foot rink was originally a dance hall with open air format pavilion however, they were covered in 1930s due to deer were uninvited guests in the rink. They closed the walls. I am not sure what structure materials they used. Perhaps wood. But they lasted a long time from 1935 to its destruction by fire in 1983.
The Stats:
Original Rink :
Original Rink Size: N/A. Floor: Wood (type not sure) Floor Layout: N/A.
Building Size: 1915. Built: N/A. Renovations: N/A. Demolished: Still standing.
Type of Building: Posted Wood Trusses Open - Walled Pavilion - like Building.
Roof: Gabled.
Castle Garden:
(Originally Castle Garden) Rink Size: 8,000 SF Floor: Likely Hardwood Oak
Floor Layout: N/A.
Building Size: 1923. Built: 90' by 160' (14,400 SF) Renovations: 1935 (to become rink), 1937, (enclosed), ?. Demolished: Destroy by fire Wednesday, 27 November 1985.
Type of Building: Free-Span Oak Trusses open-walled (later enclosed) Pavilion - like Building.
Roof: Alpha-Shaped Wavy Roof
Acres: >200 Acres (Present day for Trolley-Amusement Park)
Architect: N/A. (for both rinks and revised).
Contractor: N/A. (for both rinks and revised).
Interior Designer: Likely inhouse. (for both rinks and revised).
Organ: N/A.
10 Pins Bowling Lanes: After 1884 to ?
Duck Pins Bowling Lanes: None.
Candlestick Bowling Lanes: None.
Russian Ten Pins: Lanes unknown (1870 to ?)
Bowling-on-the-Greens/Bocce: Courts number unknown. (1870 to ?)
Quoits: Total of lanes unknown (After 1870s to ?)
Pocket Billiard Tables: After 1884 to 1915, a few tables, Pool Hall in 1915 to ?
Air Hockey Tables: N/A.
Foosball Table: N/A.
Basketball Speed: N/A.
Amusement Rides: After 1870 to Present.
Dentzel Carousel (1901 to ?, 1976 to ?). Cable Ride (1884 to ?). the Scenic Railway (1884).
Old Mill (1884 to 1960) renamed as Journey to the Center of the Earth (1960 to 1992)
1916 Philadelphia Toboggan Carousel (1916 to 1983 - destroyed by fire)
The Pirates Cove (1960 to ?) The Whip (1930 to ?). Safety Swings (1884 to ?).
Circle Swing (1884 to ?). The Ferris Wheel (1884).
The Mill Chute, also known as the Tunnel of Love (1927 to 1960).
Cuddle-Up (1940s to 1970s) then became The Iceberg (1970s to ) the Meteorite (1980s to 1993).
The Flying Scooters (1941) Water Scooters (1946) Paratrooper (1948)
Tilt-a-Whirl [original] (1949 to 2001?). The Coaster (1923) later called ThunderHawk (1989 to ?)
The Bucket of Blood (1970s to 1983 due to fire) Gold Mine (1970s to ?)
Whacky Shack (1970s to ?) Flying Dutchman (1970s to ?) Sea Dragon (1980 to ?)
Thunder Creek Mountain (1982 to ?). The Apollo (1984 to present). Musik Express (1984 to present). The Enterprise (1984 to present). Antique Carousel (1986 to ?) The Laser (1986 to 2008).
Runaway River (1987 to ?). The Joker (1988 to 1993, 1994 to 2004). Hercules (1989 to 2004)
Steel Force (1994 to ?). Hang Time (1998 to ?). Thunder Creek Speedway (1998 to ?).
The Diner Coasters (1998 to ?). Island Water Works (1988 to ?). Dominator (1999 to ?).
Talon (2001 to ?). Meteor (2002 to ?) Tilt-a-Whirl [New version] (2002 to Present).
10 New water slides (2003 to Present). Patriots's Plunge (2003 to Present).
Wildwater Rapids (2003 to Present). Jumpin' Jack Splash (2003 to Present).
Revolution (2004 to Present). Hydra The Revenge [Replaced Hercules on spot] (2005 to Pesent).
Screamin' Swing (2005 to Present). Wildwater Cove (2006 to Present)
Cabanas (2006 to Present). Possessed [originally named as Voodoo] (2008 to Present).
Cedar Creek Flyers (2015 season). Bumper Cars (N/A to N/A, 2017 to Present)
And many more I missed out. Can you name more?
Camp Snoopy includes (All from 2000 to 2010):
Camp Bus Flying Ace Little Convoy Woodstock's Airmail Woodstock Express
Woodstock's Wagon Wheel
Planet Snoopy includes (rides from Camp Snoopy and from 2011 to Present)
Charlie Brown's Wind-Up, Flying Ace Balloon Race, Kite Eating Tree, Linus Launcher, PEANUTS™ 500, PEANUTS™ Road Rally, Sally's Swing Set, Snoopy's Cloud Climbers, Snoopy's Junction, Snoopy's Moon Bounce, Snoopy's Rocket Express and Woodstock Whirlybirds.
Driving Range Slots: None.
Miniature Golf Course: None.
Arcade: (Number unknown).
Skee-Ball: 18 to 20 lanes ( N/A to 1983 destroyed by fire, replaced with new one in 1984)
Fascination: Likely during 20th Century.
Restaurants:
First one in 1860s, several after that.
Game Day Grille Restaurant (2005 to present).
Smokehouse Barbecue (2015 to Present).
Parkside Pavilion / Chef's Kitchen (2017 to Present).
Tidal Wave Cafe (2018 to Present).
Cocktail lounge: Likely.
Laser Tag: None.
Bounce Houses: Yes, in Planet Snoopy kiddie park - Snoopy's Moon Bounce (2010 to present)
Bumper Cars: Possible.
Go-Kart: None.
Motel: Yes, resort in 1860 on.
Swimming Pool: After 1884 to 1963.
Jungle Gym Playground: Possible (1870 to ?)
Skate Park: None.
Theater (movie/stage):
Center Stage (1988 to 2001)
Center Stage (rebuilt) (2002 to Present).
Second stage (2002 to Present) (note- no name provided).
Good Times Theater (2009 to Present)
Dance Center: Several
Zoo: deer, bears, wolves, monkeys, foxes, squirrels, peacocks, swans, ducks, tortoises, and turtles. (1870 to ?) (specific species/breeds are unknown so all are lowercases.)
Operated: (Overall)-- N/A.
Dorney Park Roller Rink:
Fish Weir and Summer Resort: 1860 to 1884
Dorney's Trout Ponds and Summer Resort: 1884 to 1923.
Dorney Park Coaster Company, Inc.: 1923 to N/A.
Dorney Park: N/A to 1985
Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom: 1985 to Present.
Reason for Closure: N/A.
Dorney Park Roller Rink:
Fish Weir and Summer Resort: Expansion required renamed
Dorney's Trout Ponds and Summer Resort: Became Incorporation.
Dorney Park Coaster Company, Inc.: Unknown.
Dorney Park: Added water theme park
Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom: STILL OPERATIONAL.
Wanted: Information regarding exact dates of open/closed, why closed, size of rink, rink materials. Also, photos/articles. Also send me any updates such as reopening, sold, name changes, or whatsoever occurred with this rink or any rinks. Anyone knows or have photos, please let me know by emailing at Rink-History©. Before you email, please state this rink name AND THE CITY AND STATE (or COUNTRY) so I can know where or what rink you are talking about. Thank you. We welcome both active and defunct rinks.
Sources:
Ipernity - one of the stickers on a blog.
Worthpoint - One of the stickers.
The Morning Call - PDF version because you cannot read it due to paywall.
Picryl.com - About Dorney Park and ads related to the rink. (Both are The Morning Call newspapers)
Dorsey Park and Wildwater Kingdom - Website on history.
Wikipedia - Failed to mention about the dancing halls and roller rinks.
Leigh Valley History - Facebook (Bumper sticker)
Date of issue: 23 June 2023.
Updated:
For office use only: 15.
Worth to visit:
Sorry, no roller rinks. However, you can enjoy the rides and fun at Dorsey Park, the nation's OLDEST continued operating park in the nation since 1860!
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