Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-04-30
Amusement Park
Opens April 30

With every building spick and span
with coat of fresh paint, glistening
white concrete walks winding through
IL beautiful city of nonsenS, Palisades
Amusement Park is all ready for the
season of 1921 which is scheduled to
open on Saturday, April 80.
All during the winter months Mich
olas NJ. Schenck has had scores of
workrnen engaged in an effort to make
this playground the largest along the
Atlantic Coast and, judging from the
many new additions, he has more than
succeeded. With all of the numerous
attractions of previous seasons re-
tanned, he has erected four brand new
rides, all of which has its own indi-
vidual appeal, as they are in no way
similar except being constructed with
the idea that lit is all in fun
The most pretentious of the new
attractions is called "Nenice." 1t is
water ride giving the pleasure seeker
an opportunity to tour miniature city
of Venice, in gaily painted gondolas.
These little pleasure crafts glide
silently through various canals pro-
PEELED by swift current.
The painting of Venice street scenes
was executed by Carl Mute of Grant
wood, and is Il remarkable reproduc
ton of the Italian city. Art critics
of New York have visited the park
and were extremely complimentary to
Mr.. Mute for his appealing study of
the picturesque waterways of Venice.
one art critic of considerable note,
was most emphatic in his views as
he said "a display of the painting
alone was well worth the price asked
for the ride" This feature was in
stalled at a heavy cost, but, deter
mined to make Palisades Amusement
Park the most exclusive resort in this
section, Mr.. Schenck spared no ex
! penSe.
Another new feature is a whirly-gig
built on the former location of the
superintendent office 1t is called
"The Dodger." 1t is said the title is
descriptive of the ride, as the two
seated ears are guided by the riders
and requires plenty of 'dodging' to
make round trip.
The old "Frolic" has been replaced
with new novelty ride called "The
Revel." 1t seems to be Il combination
of 'Fhe Witching Wave" "The Whip"
and the Caroussel, as an arrangement
whirls the cars around in a series of
gyrations similar to the rides men
toned in comparison. This is the only
ride of this sort in existence.
If you were one, of the patrons of
''The Thriller" of other years you
have great surprise in store if you
| intend seeking thrill from the roller
coaster along the cliffs, as on this 10
cation Mr.. Schenck has built the fast
est gravity ride in the country. He
calls it "The Comet" and judging from
| the speed of the two car trains as
they fly around the dips, he selected
a comprehensive name. In all of the
mile and q half of trackage there is
not one length of track running on the
level 1t is case of here you come
and there you 60"
With these additions installed and
all of the popular ones of other years
retained there is not an amusement
resort in the country to compare with
beautiful Palisades Amusement Park
Several new restaurants have been
built along the various midways, and
Il new amusement street opened up
which leads to the PaliSade avenue
entrance.
Plenty of free entertainment will be
provided twice daily, with the gorgeous
display of fireworks every Tuesday
and Thursday evenings. The fireworks
on opening night promise to be rev
citation in pyrotechnics, as Mr.. Schenck
has ordered an exceptionally gorgeous
display to make the opening day Il
gala one.
Free circus and vaudeville Will be
given twice daily, while band concerts