A Century of Lunacy - Memories of Melbourne’s Luna Park, built in 1912

This 2013 documentary celebrates the 100th anniversary of one of the world’s oldest amusement parks - Luna Park, Melbourne, Australia.
Luna Park is an icon in the hearts, minds and memories of generations of Australians. It is internationally famous for unique heritage attractions like the Carousel and Scenic Railway. Over 120 people of all ages and walks of life came together to contribute to this one hour film, narrated by well known entertainer Pete Smith, which records fascinating stories from founders, residents, restorers, artists, campaigners and former staff.

[@hwd71]

Sad that the Giggle Palace and Big Dipper and the other great attractions are gone.

[@smitajky]

Yes, and the river caves, the rotor, Noah's ark, Jack and Jill are some of the ones that I remember.

[@jacintaedwards1123]

Melbourne has the oldest still operating Rollercoaster in the world. Go the Vics!

[@Crazy--Clown]

Big Bill did the security back in the days. Fred in the river caves. Arthur on the big dipper, Reg in admin giving shifts to workers.

[@abdulandhamzasfunromp1087]

It’s true how did you know this giant fact

[@jacintaedwards1123]

I researched it last year. The first rollercoaster was built in Pennsylvania US however its no longer operational. The scenic railway was opened in 1912. Hard to believe!

[@jacintaedwards1123]

Hi, sorry I just checked this info. It turns out that the Rollercoaster in Altoona Pennsylvania is still running so my mistake. The scenic railway in Melbourne is No 2.

[@biscuit_bot2675]

Oh well

[@retrothingz]

@@jacintaedwards1123 Interesting. But fairly sure that the SC at St.Kilda is THE oldest, continually operating brakeman operated coaster in the world ? Oldest coaster may be Leap the Dips ? at some park in the States ?

[@jacintaedwards1123]

@@retrothingz yes possibly. I looked into the worlds oldest rollercoaster in Pennsylvania but not sure if its still operating?

[@klenetis]

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