A Piece of Baltimore History
In the 40's and 50's, filmmaker Bill Spicer lived on Rogers Avenue in
Northwest
Baltimore, just blocks away from a classic amusement park called Gwynn
Oak Park. Bill's mother took him frequently to the park aboard the #32
Woodlawn streetcar.
Setting adjacent to the Gwynn Falls stream, the park met its demise in 1972 during Hurricane Agnes.
Ironically, Bill covered the story for WJZ-TV while working as a news
cameraman. The park laid abandoned for a time and was eventually
leveled. An open area is all that remains today.
This 5-minute film features haunting flashbacks from Gwynn Oak's final days in 1974 to its happier times in the early 60's. It includes riding the Rotojets, Butterfly and Big Dipper roller coaster. Additional scenes from Hershey Park capture the flavor of the times. Whether for yourself, friend or family member, this
short film will stir memories and emotions.
"Gwynn Oak Park - Final Days" on DVD $7.99
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NTSC
English
Full Frame
Color
5 Minutes
DVD
is all-region in the NTSC format. Buyers in countries using
the PAL broadcast standard will require a multi-format DVD
player.
