National Register of Historic Places
Leap-the-Dips
Leap-the-Dips is a historic place in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on March 15, 1991, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 91000229.
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Leap-the-Dips
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About this place
What is Leap-the-Dips?
Leap-The-Dips is a wooden roller coaster located at Lakemont Park in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Built in 1902 by the Federal Construction Company and designed by E. Joy Morris, it is the oldest standing roller coaster in the world and believed to be the last surviving side-friction roller coaster of the figure-eight variety.
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Listing details
- Name
- Leap-the-Dips
- City
- Altoona
- County
- Blair County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Listed on the National Register
- March 15, 1991
- NRIS reference number
- 91000229
- Resource type
- structure
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 40.47090, -78.39637
When was Leap-the-Dips listed on the National Register?
Leap-the-Dips was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 15, 1991.
Where is Leap-the-Dips located?
Leap-the-Dips is located in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania at approximately 40.47090, -78.39637. See the map above.
Is Leap-the-Dips a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Leap-the-Dips is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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