The picture shows an inside and outside sample view of the (5) Old Paragon Amusement Park Nantasket Beach Massachusetts Advertising Match Covers in this lot. The image is representative of the others in this lot. Like the sample shown, all of these have been used. These are not dated but they are old. These match covers picture a Rollercoaster, a Carousel or Merry Go Round, an airplane amusement park ride, and a banner flag. It is marked on the two sides as follows: PARAGON PARK NANTASKET BEACH ROUTES 3A AND 128 TO 3 TO 228 WORLD'S LARGEST ROLLER COASTER SEE OFFER INSIDE $2 WORTH OF TICKETS FOR $1 WITH THIS COVER GOOD ANY DAY PARAGON PARK NANTASKET BEACH ROUTES 3A AND 128 TO 3 TO 228 KIDDIE RIDES FREE PARKING FREE ADMITTANCE WORLD'S LARGEST ROLLER COASTER The match book covers each measure 1-1/2'' x 3-3/4''. They are in excellent used condition as pictured. These do not have any matches inside. Below here, for reference, is some historical background information on Paragon Park: 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 Park's history was a traditional style carousel with hand-crafted horses, a bumper cars ride known as ''The Scooters'', a Ferris wheel, a horror themed dark ride called ''Kooky Kastle'', and a giant rollercoaster known as ''The Comet''. There was also a ski lift type ride called the ''Sky Ride'', an automobile themed ride known as ''Turnpike Cars'' (later improved and re-named ''Indy 500''), and a water ride called ''Bermuda Triangle'' (later revamped as ''Congo Cruise''). 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. |