The picture shows a front and back view of this 1923 Paragon Amusement Park Roller Coaster Nantasket Beach Massachusetts Post Card. This nice looking old rollercoaster has an interesting sea shell ticket booth at the entrance. The sign over the entrance is marked as follows: THE BIG COASTER A THRILLING MILE RIDE 10c The title of the postcard reads as follows: BIRDS EYE VIEW OF ROLLER COASTER IN PARAGON PARK, NANTASKET BEACH, MASS. The postcard measures 5-1/239;39; x 3-1/239;39;. It has a one cent George Washington postage stamp, a 1923 postmark, and was sent to a Lowell, Massachusetts address. It is in fair condition as pictured with a corner tip missing, some creasing and soiling from handling. Below here is some historical background reference information: Paragon Park From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Paragon Park circa 1914 Paragon Park was an amusement park located on Nantasket Beach in Hull, Massachusetts. It closed in 1984. Rides Among the amusement rides in operation during Paragon Park39;s history was a traditional style carousel with hand-crafted horses, a bumper cars ride known as 39;39;The Scooters39;39;, a Ferris wheel, a horror themed dark ride called 39;39;Kooky Kastle39;39;, and a giant rollercoaster known as 39;39;The Comet39;39;. There was also a ski lift type ride called the 39;39;Sky Ride39;39;, an automobile themed ride known as 39;39;Turnpike Cars39;39; (later improved and re-named 39;39;Indy 50039;39;), and a water ride called 39;39;Bermuda Triangle39;39; (later revamped as 39;39;Congo Cruise39;39;). Today Today, the only surviving remnants of Paragon Park on the boardwalk are the historic carousel and clock tower. The rest of the site is devoted to condominium development. |