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At least two '''Penny Arcades''' existed at the park. The first was installed in the | At least two '''Penny Arcades''' existed at the park. The first was installed in the Colonnade across from the [[Theater]] around 1904<ref>''Catalog of Title Entries of Books Etc.'' Catalog of Title Entries First Quarter 1905. Entry 10801.</ref> and a second along the Midway in 1909. Penny Arcades were attractions with coin-operated devices, including fortune-telling machinery, slot machines, love tester machines, and skill-based games such as skeeball, box-ball, and shooter games.<ref>"Penny Arcade.'' ''Wikipedia.org.'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amusement_arcade#Penny_arcade</ref> | ||
The term "Arcade" was also used to describe the [[Colonnade]] as a whole. | The term "Arcade" was also used to describe the [[Colonnade]] as a whole. | ||
Revision as of 19:03, 12 April 2024
Penny Arcade
| Other Name(s) | Arcade |
|---|---|
| Type | Arcade Skill-based Games |
| Park Section | Colonnade |
| Built | 1904 |
| Opened | 1904 |
| Closed | Unknown |
| Number of Stories | 1 |
At least two Penny Arcades existed at the park. The first was installed in the Colonnade across from the Theater around 1904[1] and a second along the Midway in 1909. Penny Arcades were attractions with coin-operated devices, including fortune-telling machinery, slot machines, love tester machines, and skill-based games such as skeeball, box-ball, and shooter games.[2]
The term "Arcade" was also used to describe the Colonnade as a whole.
See Also
References
- ↑ Catalog of Title Entries of Books Etc. Catalog of Title Entries First Quarter 1905. Entry 10801.
- ↑ "Penny Arcade. Wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amusement_arcade#Penny_arcade