The public is welcome to view the entire collection at the Warren County NY Historical Society, 50 Gurney Lane, Queensbury, NY 12804. It opened in 1959, designed by Arto Monaco and built by amusement park builder Charles Wood. Route 9 and Warren County Route 69 (West Brook Road) in the village. The park was located along New York State Route 9N, U.S. The 15 images presented here are just a small part of The Charles R Wood Digital Photograph Collection which contains 94 images of Gaslight Village. Gaslight Village was a Vaudeville themed amusement park in Lake George, New York. Today we have only fond memories of this unique theme park.
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Gaslight Village was demolished about 30 years after opening. Directions Kelly Cass early life details Find the latest Karim Benzema news, stats, transfer rumours, photos, titles, clubs, goals scored this season and more WellStar East Cobb Health Park was designed with patients in mind Jay Park revealed his height Jay Park revealed his height. Gaslight Village offered plenty of entertainment and amusement rides for the enjoyment of visitors of all ages: ice shows, vaudeville shows, trained tigers, silent movies, and much, much more. The final plan includes restored wetlands and an environmental park that will be built on 4.9 acres south of West Brook Road where the Charley’s Saloon building stands south of the former Gaslight Village. 69 of 99 70 of 99 Paratrooper amusement ride, Gaslight Village, Lake George, New York - a new 27,000 fun ride has been added to Gaslight Village, a Gay Nineties family fun park in Lake George.
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Look at the crowd of cars in the parking lot! Rowdy visitors are hauled off to jail in the paddy wagon. the Lake George Steamboat Company, the Magic Forest, Gaslight Village. The village was open in the evening and at night,Įarly evening at the park. public and private recreational opportunities in the Lake George vicinity. Visitors boarding the horse drawn trolley. View along Main Street looking toward the amusement rides. Staff were costumed in Gay 90’s turn-of-the-century outfits befitting the gaslight era of America.Īn early concept drawing of what the village would look like.
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While the village was under construction a staff had to be assembled. Note the layout for the horse drawn trolley tracks. The property was located at the foot of Lake George adjacent to the Fort William Henry Hotel.Ĭonstruction site of Gaslight Village looking southeast.Ī second view of the village construction site taken from the air looking to the southeast. Construction site for Gaslight VillageĬonstruction on the site began in the late 1950’s and the village opened for the 1959 tourist season. Gaslight Village closed in 1989 but was renamed Ride & Fun Park and Action Park and stayed open a few additional years.Lake George businessman Charles R Wood created the Gaslight Village amusement park at Lake George, New York after his success with Storytown USA. Park hours 2pm to 11pm, 7 days a week June to Sept. Memory Lane featured antiques, dresses, an old time apothecary store and horse drawn carriages. Variety shows daily at the Opera House and outdoor stage. It featured a ride area, old time silent movies, a penny arcade and antique cars. It had the longest running Opera House with ice skating shows, vaudeville acts and aspiring Broadway actors and singers for all ages! Opened in 1959 with a 1890's style fun. It had the longest running Opera House with ice skating shows, vaudeville acts and aspiring Broadway actors and singers for all ages Opened in 1959 with a 1890's style fun. Gaslight Village was the best amusement park in the Northeast. Gaslight Village was the best amusement park in the Northeast. For those of you old enough to remember the days, a great decoration for. Besides Storytown (a.k.a., The Great Escape) and WaxlifeUSA, Charlie Wood created Gaslight Village for our family amusement. A little crumpled with thumb tack holes, but very vibrant colors. Construction site for Gaslight Village Construction on the site began in the late 1950’s and the village opened for the 1959 tourist season. Vintage GASLIGHT VILLAGE, Lake George, N.Y. Memory Lane featured antiques, dresses, an old time apothecary store and horse drawn. Lake George businessman Charles R Wood created the Gaslight Village amusement park at Lake George, New York after his success with Storytown USA.
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Gaslight Village Lake George New York NY Theme Park Round Souvenir Patch. It had the longest running Opera House with ice skating shows, vaudeville acts and aspiring Broadway actors and singers for all ages! Opened in 1959 with a 1890's style fun. 1970s Era Lake George New York Gaslight Village Amusement Park tourist brochure 11.99 + 3.95 shipping + 3.95 shipping + 3.95 shipping. Gaslight Village was the best amusement park in the Northeast.