What wonderful memories you have rekindled for me. A trip to Idora in the 1960’s was a major event and the park never disappointed. It was a simpler time where a hot Summer day was just perfect for a trip to Youngstown’s Million Dollar Playground. Those wonderful times were becoming foggy memories but you brought it all back. Many thanks for putting a smile on my face today!
This was so interesting. When I tapped on the title, I was thinking “Why do I know the name Idora Park?” I was born in Youngstown, in 1951 in 1953 my parents moved to Lorain Ohio. My baby sister was born in 1954. I do not think I ever went to the park, but I certainly recalled the name. You did a terrific job putting together this film. So much history good thing you made this composition when you did. Nature reclaims what man cuts out. Thank You again for this bit of Ohio history.
I grew up about 40 miles south of Youngstown and got to go to the park several times over different summers. Thank you for your video and all the great memories.
Thanks for the video! I was born and raised in Akron, but would sometimes stay weekends at my aunt’s in Youngstown; she had a house on the corner of Sherwood and Colfax, which wasn’t far from Idora. This was back in the 60’s, and on hot summer nights, I can remember laying in bed, and through the open window, hearing the not-so-distant sounds of the park; the carousel, the bells of the games, and particularly, the coasters (Jackrabbit or Wildcat), and the chinking sound of the chains pulling the cars up to the top of the first drop…then a pause of silence, and then the joyous laughter and screams of the riders as the coaster cars plummeted down the drop. Fond memories, indeed. Thanks again for posting this video. 😊❤️
LOTS of memories there as Wean had a family day every year while growing up. Still remember my first ride on the Wildcat, scared the heck our of me. I have been to janescarousel in NY and wow what an awesome restoration job. There on a Halloween night and talking with the operator we mentioned we rode it in Yo. and they let us ride it free for as long as we wanted. Great memories... thanks!
I was born and raised in Y-town. Oh, how I enjoyed going to Idora Park...such wonderful memories. I left Youngstown in 1988, to move to Hawaii, and have not been back since 1999 ( my mom passed away). Take care and thank you.
Went there as they took all the kids that did safety patrol for the Akron public schools.What a treat for a young kid.The rocket ship rode was cool.And it started my obsession with rollercoasters.Also miss geauga lake park.Thanks for the memories and I couldn’t remember where this was even at til a couple years ago..Akron also used to have a amusement park also.
Mr, Joseph, your work here is magnificent. Thank you for this. Just a few months ago I visited a company in Marion, Ohio that restored carousel parts. I was heart warmed to learn that they did some work for Jane.
I dunno if you just made this from nostalgia but wooooow!!!! I'm originally from Youngstown Ohio... Been living in Pittsburgh the last 20 yrs... I was born in 84 so yeah... I only have memories told to me about Idora but it still seems real... Especially after moving to Pgh and going to Kennywood for all these years 💯🤷🏽♀️😍
KENNYWOOD IS MUCH LIKE WHAT IDORA PARK WAS , IT HAD A LONG RUN NOTHING LASTS FOREVER , THANKS FOR VIEWING MY VIDEO , PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SUBSCRIBE TO MY NAPE1962 CHANNEL .
10:39 is actually a different Jack Rabbit, one that still operates today at Kennywood in Pittsburgh. Great video overall and every one of these online helps keep memories of great small parks alive. We lost many especially in this area of the country.
Joseph, thank you for this trip down memory lane. I've been there many times, it was a blast. My beautiful wife rode the carousel in New York several years ago.
Thank you; this was well done. I was born in 1956 and grew up in Boardman, OH. I remember Idora Park, but I think it was on its way out when I was there last. The funhouse shown in your video simply rattled my memory! I remember, there was a man working in an elevated booth, and he controlled air blast from the floor designed to blow-off your hat... LOL. Until I watched your video, I had forgotten all those treasured moments. Thank you and God bless.
Born at North side hospital 1957,used to go to Idora park in the sixties.My relatives still live close & I come back every couple yrs from Florida. My grandparents lived on Schenley & you could see the jack rabbit from her house.
It never would have been restored to the detail that Jane did if that were to happen. The narrator describes it perfectly here “it looks like a jewelry box”
OHIO STATE REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM R STEWART INITIATED THE LEGISLATION TO HAVE THE MARKET STREET BRIDGE BUILT WHICH OPENED ON MAY 23 , 1899 SINCE THAN THE BRIDGE HAS BEEN REPLACED BY THE NOW VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL BRIDGE WHICH WAS DEDICATED IN 1983 .
TODAY 3/4/2022 I PUBLICLY OFFER MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS PROFESSOR RICK SHALE UPON GAINING KNOWLEDGE OF HIS RECENT PASSING IN NOVEMBER OF 2021 , I HEREBY NOW DEDICATE THIS FEATURE TO HIS MEMORY HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BY MYSELF , HE WAS A KIND AND GIVING MAN WHO I GOT A CHANCE TO MEET AT A TYLER HISTORY CENTER BITES AND BITS PRESENTATION .
What wonderful memories you have rekindled for me. A trip to Idora in the 1960’s was a major event and the park never disappointed. It was a simpler time where a hot Summer day was just perfect for a trip to Youngstown’s Million Dollar Playground. Those wonderful times were becoming foggy memories but you brought it all back. Many thanks for putting a smile on my face today!
This was so interesting. When I tapped on the title, I was thinking “Why do I know the name Idora Park?” I was born in Youngstown, in 1951 in 1953 my parents moved to Lorain Ohio. My baby sister was born in 1954. I do not think I ever went to the park, but I certainly recalled the name.
You did a terrific job putting together this film. So much history good thing you made this composition when you did. Nature reclaims what man cuts out. Thank You again for this bit of Ohio history.
COME WITH ME ON A JOURNEY BACK IN TIME AS I TALK ABOUT YOUNGSTOWN'S AMUSEMENT PARK HISTORY .
Thanks for sharing your fond memories of Idora Park. It seems to have touched your heart in a special way. Thanks for sharing!
IF YOU ENJOYED THIS FEATURE PLEASE FEEL FREE TO POST A POSITIVE COMMENT . THANKS
I grew up about 40 miles south of Youngstown and got to go to the park several times over different summers. Thank you for your video and all the great memories.
Thanks for the video!
I was born and raised in Akron, but would sometimes stay weekends at my aunt’s in Youngstown; she had a house on the corner of Sherwood and Colfax, which wasn’t far from Idora.
This was back in the 60’s, and on hot summer nights, I can remember laying in bed, and through the open window, hearing the not-so-distant sounds of the park; the carousel, the bells of the games, and particularly, the coasters (Jackrabbit or Wildcat), and the chinking sound of the chains pulling the cars up to the top of the first drop…then a pause of silence, and then the joyous laughter and screams of the riders as the coaster cars plummeted down the drop.
Fond memories, indeed.
Thanks again for posting this video.
😊❤️
LOTS of memories there as Wean had a family day every year while growing up. Still remember my first ride on the Wildcat, scared the heck our of me. I have been to janescarousel in NY and wow what an awesome restoration job. There on a Halloween night and talking with the operator we mentioned we rode it in Yo. and they let us ride it free for as long as we wanted. Great memories... thanks!
I was born and raised in Y-town. Oh, how I enjoyed going to Idora Park...such wonderful memories. I left Youngstown in 1988, to move to Hawaii, and have not been back since 1999 ( my mom passed away). Take care and thank you.
Went there as they took all the kids that did safety patrol for the Akron public schools.What a treat for a young kid.The rocket ship rode was cool.And it started my obsession with rollercoasters.Also miss geauga lake park.Thanks for the memories and I couldn’t remember where this was even at til a couple years ago..Akron also used to have a amusement park also.
Wow, what fond memories watching this video. I grew up in Youngstown and one summer i actually worked at Idora park. Thanks for the memories!
Mr, Joseph, your work here is magnificent. Thank you for this. Just a few months ago I visited a company in Marion, Ohio that restored carousel parts. I was heart warmed to learn that they did some work for Jane.
Wow, thank you!
@@Nape1962 can I please know who is the owner of IDORA PARK
@@idoracruzinofre2882 THE OWNER OF THE FORMER IDORA PARK PROPERTY IS MT.CALVERY CHURCH HERE IN YOUNGSTOWN ON OAK HILL AVE , I HOPE THIS IS HELPFUL .
@@Nape1962 thank you,may I ask if you know any stores about Fletchers family? I'm just asking if you don't mind me asking thanks in advance
Thank you Mr Napier. Really enjoyed this!
I dunno if you just made this from nostalgia but wooooow!!!! I'm originally from Youngstown Ohio... Been living in Pittsburgh the last 20 yrs... I was born in 84 so yeah... I only have memories told to me about Idora but it still seems real... Especially after moving to Pgh and going to Kennywood for all these years 💯🤷🏽♀️😍
KENNYWOOD IS MUCH LIKE WHAT IDORA PARK WAS , IT HAD A LONG RUN NOTHING LASTS FOREVER , THANKS FOR VIEWING MY VIDEO , PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SUBSCRIBE TO MY NAPE1962 CHANNEL .
I remember riding the Jack Rabbit and Wildcat with my mom. She died over 20 years ago. Thank you for this video.
10:39 is actually a different Jack Rabbit, one that still operates today at Kennywood in Pittsburgh. Great video overall and every one of these online helps keep memories of great small parks alive. We lost many especially in this area of the country.
Joseph, thank you for this trip down memory lane. I've been there many times, it was a blast. My beautiful wife rode the carousel in New York several years ago.
I am not from the area, but I enjoyed this tribute to a grand past.
Thank you; this was well done. I was born in 1956 and grew up in Boardman, OH. I remember Idora Park, but I think it was on its way out when I was there last. The funhouse shown in your video simply rattled my memory! I remember, there was a man working in an elevated booth, and he controlled air blast from the floor designed to blow-off your hat... LOL. Until I watched your video, I had forgotten all those treasured moments. Thank you and God bless.
great video. I love that the carousel lives on.
Born at North side hospital 1957,used to go to Idora park in the sixties.My relatives still live close & I come back every couple yrs from Florida. My grandparents lived on Schenley & you could see the jack rabbit from her house.
MILL CREEK PARK WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1891 BY VOLNEY ROGERS A YOUNGSTOWN ATTORNEY AND PRESERVATIONLIST .
Oh yeah, 'Boots Bell', WHOT, famous for saying, "Yes in Deedy Duty-Daddy" or something like that?! ...LOL
Debartolo should have put the carousel in the southern park mall , its a shame new York got it
It never would have been restored to the detail that Jane did if that were to happen. The narrator describes it perfectly here “it looks like a jewelry box”
@@ophthodoc it was a gem untouched
Met peter falk at the hotel where i worked. Nice guy
great job
It takes me back into place and time. Very well done and your voice is amazing.
How bout Whot w/ Boots Bell,anyone remember him? DJ in 60-80s.
OHIO STATE REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM R STEWART INITIATED THE LEGISLATION TO HAVE THE MARKET STREET BRIDGE BUILT WHICH OPENED ON MAY 23 , 1899 SINCE THAN THE BRIDGE HAS BEEN REPLACED BY THE NOW VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL BRIDGE WHICH WAS DEDICATED IN 1983 .
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I grew up on W.LaClede,a 10 minute walk from Idora.I now live in Fort Wayne,In.This town reminds alot of Y Town.
KEVIN DID YOU WORK AT CCA WITH ME .
THE FIRST IDORA PARK ROLLER COASTER RIDE CAME ON LINE IN 1902 AND WAS A FIGURE EIGHT DESIGN .
It’s strange telling my kids Youngstown used to have it’s own amusement park….. they look at me looked I have 3 heads!
TODAY 3/4/2022 I PUBLICLY OFFER MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS PROFESSOR RICK SHALE UPON GAINING KNOWLEDGE OF HIS RECENT PASSING IN NOVEMBER OF 2021 , I HEREBY NOW DEDICATE THIS FEATURE TO HIS MEMORY HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BY MYSELF , HE WAS A KIND AND GIVING MAN WHO I GOT A CHANCE TO MEET AT A TYLER HISTORY CENTER BITES AND BITS PRESENTATION .
A special place.
I grew up on W. LaClede right by Glenwood.
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