San Francisco's Playland at the Beach by James R. Smith

The mass of photographs offers a glimpse into the amusement industry that is seldom seen. story of San Francisco's premier amusement destination.' -Simon Baynham, 'I opened and was instantly mesmerized. Kudos to Smith for unearthing the photos, conducting the research, and providing the refuge.' - Theme Parks Guide, 'The most comprehensive and factually correct.

a wonderful holiday gift.' -, 'An ample history of the beloved place. maybe James Smith has shared the real Playland with us and I didn't miss a thing.' - Ocean Beach Bulletin, 'Smith has reclaimed a lost jewel of San Francisco history, and this book is a must read for anyone interested in the city's past. James Smith's book is an essential document in restoring and preserving the memory of this once vital institution.' -Bill Yenne, author,San Francisco Then and NowandImages of America: San Francisco's Noe Valley, 'Smith's book shows some of the best-known Playland rides in their earliest incarnations. For old-timers with fond memories of foggy Playland nights, scary rides, and raucous smells, sounds, and sights, this book is a prime source of well-informed nostalgia.' Charles Wollenberg, California History, 'A must read for all amusement park aficionados as well as those who remember the park, and the wealth of photographs should significantly appeal to anyone with a passing interest.' -Jim Abbate, National Amusement Park Historical Association, 'Playland was an integral part of growing up San Franciscan. tells its story through historic photographs. Kudos to Smith for unearthing the photos, conducting the research, and providing the refuge.' Theme Parks Guide, 'With plenty of photos, is a fine addition to any photography collection, or as a coffee table book for the amusement park lover.' - Midwest Book Review California Bookwatch, 'Informative. James Smith's book is an essential document in restoring and preserving the memory of this once vital institution.' -Bill Yenne, author, San Francisco Then and Now and Images of America: San Francisco's Noe Valley, 'An ample history of the beloved place. story of San Francisco's premier amusement destination.' -Simon Baynham, 'Playland was an integral part of growing up San Franciscan.

A great addition to anyone's collection.'' -''Merry-Go-Roundup '', 'The most comprehensive and factually correct. James Smith's book is an essential document in restoring and preserving the memory of this once vital institution.' -Bill Yenne, author, San Francisco Then and Now and Images of America: San Francisco's Noe Valley, ''I opened and was instantly mesmerized. 'Playland was an integral part of growing up San Franciscan.

San Francisco's Playland at the Beach by James R. Smith