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Santa Cruz Looff Carousel & Roller Coaster On The Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz, California
County of Santa Cruz.
400 Beach Street
National Register Number: 87000764
 Resource type: Structure.
Property type: Recreation & Culture - fair, amusement park. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2008.
Congressional District: CA-17 Certified Local Government: YES
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Statement of Significance (as of designation - February 24, 1987):
Built in 1911, this carousel is one of the six essentially intact Looff carousels in the United States. The Looff family was one of the major early manufacturers of carousels. The roller coaster (1924) is the older of the two large, wooden scaffolded roller coasters remaining on the West Coast.

Condition:
The Giant Dipper is a well-maintained attraction at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. 55 million riders have experienced the coaster since it opened in 1924. The landmark is in good condition

The Giant Dipper was awarded an American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) Roller Coaster Landmark Plaque during the park's 2007 Centennial season.


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