Journey Through the History of Carowinds

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - May 20, 2013 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Carowinds from local author Scott Rutherford. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images.

Located near Charlotte, Carowinds has long been considered the "Thrill Capital of the Southeast!" The brainchild of Earl Patterson Hall, a self-made businessman and real estate developer, Carowinds is an exciting day for children and adults alike.

Inspired by a trip to Disneyland in 1957, Hall envisioned an amusement park for the citizens of the Carolinas. In 1973, after four years of planning and construction, Carowinds opened to the public on a large site that straddles the North Carolina-South Carolina border. Throughout the 1970s, visitors enjoyed rides such as the Witchdoctor and White Lightnin'.

Currently, the park features rides, shows and attractions for all, including Intimidator, the tallest and fastest coaster in the Southeast. Carowinds showcases the rich history of this Carolina amusement park celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2013.

Highlights of Carowinds include:
•   Carowinds Founder E. Pat Hall
•   Building the Dream
•   The First Years
•   The Taft/KECO Years
•   The Paramount Years
•   The New Millennium

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

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