My father's family lived in West Haven - nine kids. As I watch this video, I keep wondering if any of them were there. I recall my father telling of outings to The Rock. My own memories of the place are very hazy. I think it was already in decline during my childhood, so they didn't go there much.
Interesting - no one in this video is fat. How times have changed!
GREAT footage. I am jealous as I never got to ride those coasters. Was the re-modeled THUNDERBOLT as good as the original with all those swoop turns/drops?
I don't know how to thank you for posting this footage of Savin Rock. It was shot three year after I was born so "The Rock" looks very much as I remember it in my youth. This was an amazing and special place. A world in and of itself.
So many of the people passing by the camera look amazingly like my relatives which I know is pretty unlikely but then again................
Born West Have 1951, Lived on both ends of Summer St, the house next to St Johns and Peter Franks house across from the bus loop. Spent a lot of time as a kid sneaking into the race.s. What a great time growing up there
aahh yes, those were the days were amusement parks werent mostly all roller coasters. some reall rare rides. Such as the Chance Olympic Bobs And The Hrubetz Spitfire. My Kinda Park.
I lived on Hazel St., off of Platt Ave. (1944-1962) Spent alot of time at Savin Rock and went to many of the races. (Stocks and midgets) I worked at Wischert's part time for about 3 years. Saw about 80% of the original "rock" demolished in the early 50"s and Jimmie's built a resturant there. Brings back alot of memories.
Any posters familiar with Platt Avenue in West haven? I used to live next to Wischerts and walk to the Rock as a kid...a group of us would save up our money and spend the day there at the end of the school year. Jesudowich
This was a great place for young and old in the 50's-60's along with the Saturday night stock car races. I believe the Flying Horses are in Fla now. If only we could get back those fun places that we grew up with.
My father's family lived in West Haven - nine kids. As I watch this video, I keep wondering if any of them were there. I recall my father telling of outings to The Rock. My own memories of the place are very hazy. I think it was already in decline during my childhood, so they didn't go there much.
Interesting - no one in this video is fat. How times have changed!
slymenbag 3 months ago
Thanks for sharing :)
TomGavioli 5 months ago
Just amazing rides!! A BOOMERANG!! I never saw footage of the SKY BLAZER before!!! thank you!!!!!!!!!!!
fncz 11 months ago
GREAT footage. I am jealous as I never got to ride those coasters. Was the re-modeled THUNDERBOLT as good as the original with all those swoop turns/drops?
fncz 11 months ago
I don't know how to thank you for posting this footage of Savin Rock. It was shot three year after I was born so "The Rock" looks very much as I remember it in my youth. This was an amazing and special place. A world in and of itself.
So many of the people passing by the camera look amazingly like my relatives which I know is pretty unlikely but then again................
RonRicho 11 months ago
94 Partee they're at Magic Mounain in California now.
kandyboston 1 year ago
Born West Have 1951, Lived on both ends of Summer St, the house next to St Johns and Peter Franks house across from the bus loop. Spent a lot of time as a kid sneaking into the race.s. What a great time growing up there
yobart51 2 years ago
aahh yes, those were the days were amusement parks werent mostly all roller coasters. some reall rare rides. Such as the Chance Olympic Bobs And The Hrubetz Spitfire. My Kinda Park.
carnieman23 2 years ago
I lived on Hazel St., off of Platt Ave. (1944-1962) Spent alot of time at Savin Rock and went to many of the races. (Stocks and midgets) I worked at Wischert's part time for about 3 years. Saw about 80% of the original "rock" demolished in the early 50"s and Jimmie's built a resturant there. Brings back alot of memories.
THUNDER2658 3 years ago
Any posters familiar with Platt Avenue in West haven? I used to live next to Wischerts and walk to the Rock as a kid...a group of us would save up our money and spend the day there at the end of the school year. Jesudowich
FSOSR 3 years ago
I remember being on almost all of these rides. Savin Rock was also the end of the trolley line..remember those?
FSOSR 3 years ago
This was a great place for young and old in the 50's-60's along with the Saturday night stock car races. I believe the Flying Horses are in Fla now. If only we could get back those fun places that we grew up with.
94partee 3 years ago
@94partee no they're in california ,magic mountain to be exact.
ishredu 10 months ago
Brings back many memories - so vividly - I could feel the sensations of many of these rides come rushing back.
frank1330 3 years ago
GREAT GREAT Video Thank You
anthony6905 3 years ago