National Register of Historic Places
Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a historic place in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 1987, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 87000764.
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Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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About this place
What is Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?
Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster On The Beach Boardwalk is a National Historic Landmark composed of two parts, a Looff carousel and the Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster, at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, California, United States. They are among the oldest surviving beachfront amusement park attractions on the west coast of the United States. They were listed as a pair as a National Historic Landmark in 1987.
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Listing details
- Name
- Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- City
- Santa Cruz
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- State
- California
- Listed on the National Register
- February 27, 1987
- NRIS reference number
- 87000764
- Resource type
- structure
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 36.96461, -122.01510
When was Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk listed on the National Register?
Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 1987.
Where is Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk located?
Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is located in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California at approximately 36.96461, -122.01510. See the map above.
Is Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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