AMUSING AMERICA-SAN FRANCISCO

[LewKaplanski]

We had the Long Beach Pike which had the same feel to it like Playland (that feel of mystery and awe that parks today seem to be lacking). How I wish I could have gone to Playland. I am glad people like you document these moments in time for future generations who would otherwise not even know that a great place like this existed. Great work!

[Xytose]

awww i wished u could've uploaded the entire thing

[iNIRK]

@Xytose Hello, I did upload the whole thing. Try it again. I just played it and it worked fine. I did, however; have the same problem you had a week ago. I think it's fixed now. Thanks for bringing it to my attention... Garry

[HistorySmithCom]

Fantastic Video, Garry. It truly illustrates amusement in early San Francisco. You touched on my favorite topics, also covered in my first book. I really enjoyed it.

Thanks for sharing.

James R. Smith

SAN FRANCISCO'S LOST LANDMARKS, Jun 2005

SAN FRANCISCO'S PLAYLAND AT THE BEACH: THE EARLY YEARS, Sep 2010

[maui2468]

Having been raised in the bay area sincethe mid 1930's, I can say you did a fantastic job in reviving my memories. I swan in sutro baths, skated there, went to the movies there, ate at the Cliff House etc.  THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORIES!

CAROL IN MOUNTAIN VIEW

[iNIRK]

Thank you, Carol in Mountainview, you made my day! G

[bjcpc0337]

@maui2468

I enjoyed this without the real life history, glad to hear you liked it. Makes this more enjoyable to me, I am tired of the anytown generic entertainment available now. A lot of the unique character of a region is lost now, even the simplier days of drive-ins and local fun that everyday folks could enjoy. I remember crabbing ubder the Golden Gate Bridge on the Marin side of the Presideo. Gone are the days, for sure.

[kf6rcktheradioman]

i doff my hat to you, your history is dead on and some best i've seen in a long time.

[iNIRK]

Thank You,

AASF was written by Ink Mendlesohn. She worked for the Smithsonian for years and returned to the Bay Area when her husband, Bob, left office. We actually have a 90 minute script we're trying to fund... thanks again for your encouragement... Garry

[InNotchoMama]

Thank you.

[iNIRK]

You're Welcome, G