- Continental Steamboat Company Guidebook, published in 1881
Hi Everyone,
I suppose I should have started this blog off with an introduction of some kind, but I got so excited about posting actual content that I skipped all that and went to the heart of the matter. I think it is important, however, to frame what I want to do with this site.
I’m most interested in uncovering the history of Rocky Point Park, from the beginning to the end, picking apart stories, photographs, rides, games, owners, and patrons in the hopes that the amusement park may live on even though the park closed its doors in 1995. That said, I want to know what made Rocky Point special for you. I want your photos, videos, memories - anything you want to share about Rocky Point so that together we can create a public virtual repository or collection of Point moments and memorabilia (hopefully coming soon and powered by Omeka).
I plan to analyze and write about events and aspects of the park’s history as I come across them. I hope to make this a weekly or bi-weekly blog, so stay tuned. And, as I said, let me know in a comment or email what Rocky Point meant to you.
