The Giant Dipper at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (100th Anniversary Tribute)
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- Опубликовано: 4 фев 2025
- Today, May 17th, 2024, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Giant Dipper. Designed by Fred Church and built by Arthur Looff and opened on May 17th, 1924, the Giant Dipper was the fastest roller coaster in the world at the time with a top speed of 55mph. On February 27th, 1987, the Giant Dipper was designated a National Historic Landmark. On May 5th, 2007, the Giant Dipper was designated an ACE Coaster Landmark. The Giant Dipper is the 9th oldest roller coaster in the world, the oldest coaster in California, one of only 3 surviving Fred Church designs, and the last surviving coaster built by Arthur Looff. The Giant Dipper is still ranked one of the best wooden coasters in the world. Enjoy our musical tribute as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of this legendary classic.
Footage:
Wayne Overbeck @WayneOverbeck
vidwilzvids @vidwilzvids9587
Matt Glumac
POV:
Attraction Spot @AttractionSpot
Photographs:
Matt Glumac
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Otto P. Dobnick
Howard Gillooly @hgillooly
Neil Simmons neilsimmonsphotography.com
I remember all those color schemes. I first rode the Giant Dipper in 1963. Happy 100 anniversary to one of the great coasters!!!!! 👍🎢
Hello there my buddy. I 1st rode it in the 70 s since I was born in 1967. I rode with my dad in the front car. It was night time😊😊😊😊
@@jojovaldez2766 Yeah I'm older than you, born in 1954. By the year you were born (1967) I had probably been to the SCBB about 10 times!!!! 👍😆🎠🎢
@@bartonpercival3216Cool. I' m glad you got out there as often as you did. My most recent times being there was a month ago on both days of the 1st weekend in August. Some people I know took me to ride the Giant Dipper since they know I love the rollercoaster
This video brings back memories 😢
This ride is the best
Awesome video and great choice using Good Vibrations!
Thank you very much! We used the longer version that most people don't know about. Glad you enjoyed.
It deserves the high praise. I'd argue it had a 65 year run as the world's best coaster. I'll be getting a ton of rides on it this summer.