History of Seattle’s Luna Park Told Through Photographs

July 28, 2011 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Seattle’s Luna Park from local author Aaron J. Naff. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images and memories of days gone by.

Luna Park emerged on the north end of Alki Beach during the golden age of American amusement parks. Billed as “the Nation’s Greatest Playground on the Pacific Coast,” the park introduced the city to a host of novel attractions. Pleasure-seekers rode shimmering horses, thundered down the roller coaster and marveled at daredevils and sideshows.

There were games to be played, prizes to be won. Thousands swam in the waters of its natatorium and twirled across the floor of its dance hall. The park’s glittering nighttime display shone across the bay and arrested the attention of the city. Though open only briefly, Luna Park remains a vibrant piece of Seattle’s history.

Highlights of Seattle’s Luna Park:
•   Seattle’s Coney Island
•   The Nation’s Greatest Playground on the Pacific Coast
•   Pioneer of the Coney Island Style
•   The Wild Scotsman and the Longest Bar on the Bay
•   Cost of the Big Amusement
•   The Last of Luna Park

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com or
(888)-313-2665.

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