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Palisades Exhibit at the Fort Lee Museum
June 2007
Relive the memories of the Park in living color.
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Fort Lee
Crowns Little Miss America 2007
June 2007
And the winner is...
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Irving Rosenthal and Gladys Shelley
April 2007
An inside look at two important figures in the history of
Palisades
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Little Miss
America: Returns in 2007
April 2007
Fort Lee brings the popular Little Miss America Pageant
back again in 2007...
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Kenny & Palisades Amusement Park
February 2007
Here's a GREAT short story about Palisades and a boy named
Kenny.
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Gus Lesnevich: Cliffside Park's Hometown Hero
October 2006
Boxing fans will know the name of Gus Lesnevich. But did
you know he was also a lifeguard at the Palisades salt water pool?
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Sonny Fox vs.
Park Security
August 2006
If you remember Sonny Fox from TV's Wonderama, this is a
MUST READ!
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Miss
American Teen-Ager
April 2006
The story of the Miss American Teen-Ager pageant at
Palisades.
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Night
in an Amusement Park
September 2005
This is a beautifully written piece by Park employee,
Russ Perry. It's a tale about a night watchman.
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Why did the
Palisades
Amusement Park
attract so many tourists?
June 2005
11-year old, Christina, wrote this report for school. It's
terrific!
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Little Miss
America: Back in 2005
April 2005
Fort Lee brings the popular Little Miss America Pageant
back again in 2005...
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Upcoming Book
Recalls Palisades
October 2004
In an upcoming book, Gary
Alexander Azerier recalls the days when he and his father journeyed
to Palisades Amusement Park.
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The Return Of
Palisades Amusement Park
August 2004
Fort Lee Celebrates It's Centennial By Recreating The
Amusement Park For Two Magical Days
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Little Miss
America Returns in 2004
July 2004
The world's most adorable beauty pageant returns one more
time in Fort Lee celebration...
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The Little
Miss America Pageants
January 2004
Here's the story of the classic beauty pageant for little
ladies... The Little Miss America Pageant.
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A Quick Look
at Palisades' Roller Coasters.
February 2003
Ever wonder how high the Cyclone roller coaster was? Here's
the answer to that question and much more.
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Where did all
the rides go?
January 2003
So many people ask what happened to all the rides after
Palisades closed in 1971. Here is where you can find out.
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The World's
Largest Salt Water Pool...
or was it?
A simple letter to the editor in the Asbury Park Press
becomes a personal quest to defend the honor of the famous Palisades pool.
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Frank Goodale:
Boy Aeronaut
The story of the world's youngest boy aeronaut and his
frequent flights across the Hudson River.
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Point Restaurant Pays Tribute to Amusement Park
The Point, a landmark restaurant in the area for four
decades, has re-opened with an all new decor, including a huge Palisades
Amusement Park mural in the main dining room as well as a breathtaking
3-wall mural high above the main entrance.
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The History of Palisades Amusement Park
In 1898, a New Jersey picnic grove became the catalyst for
one of the greatest amusement parks of the century. Here is the story of
the life of Palisades Amusement Park
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Artist Ann Reeves Captures the Spirit of Palisades
July 1999
In July 1999, New Jersey folk artist, Ann Reeves created a
loving tribute to the Park on the Palisades.
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Palisades Memorial Opens To The Public
Sat. Sep 26, 1998
On Saturday, September 26, 1998, a fitting tribute was
officially dedicated to the memory of Palisades Amusement Park on the
grounds once occupied by the famous fun center.
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Palisades Amusement Park: PBS Documentary
Sat. Mar 14, 1998
The long-awaited documentary premiered on March 14, 1998 on
Thirteen/WNET, New York. The prime-time special is a thrilling ride into
the heart of a classic American amusement park - New Jersey's Palisades
Amusement Park. Now available for the home video market.
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Palisades Amusement Park: A Century of Fond Memories - The Book
Fri. Nov. 24, 1995
With its two hundred pages and a foreword by the legendary
Cousin Bruce Morrow, this oversized coffee table book captures every fond
memory of the famous New Jersey fun spot: the vinegar-soaked french fries,
the Tunnel of Love, the world's largest outdoor salt water pool, and so
much more.
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