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Title
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Freedomland U.S.A.
Description
An account of the resource
This collection contains oral history interviews with author Michael R. Virgintino, author of <em><strong>Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive</strong></em><strong> History</strong>, about the Freedomland U.S.A. amusement park. Photographs are included to provide a visual guide to the interviews.<br /><br />Mr. Virgintino explains the history of the land (originially owned by the Butler family who were owners of Yonkers Raceway) and how it was transformed to Freedomland U.S.A. by real estate developer William Zuckendor. Co-Op City currently resides on top of the land that was once Freedomland U.S.A.
Creator
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Freedomland U.S.A.
Source
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Michael R. Virgintino
Billy Collins
Publisher
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Yonkers Public Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
4/16/2019
Format
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MP3
JPEG
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Freedomland U.S.A, 1960-1964.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
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Photograph
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Title
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The Great Chicago Fire
Description
An account of the resource
This was a recreation of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
At this attraction actors playing firefighters and members of the audience (including children) helped "put out" the fire.
Creator
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Yonkers Public Library
Source
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Michael R. Virgintino Collection
Publisher
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Yonkers Public Library
Date
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5/20/2019
Format
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JPEG
Identifier
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2019.029.014
Freedomland
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Title
A name given to the resource
Freedomland U.S.A.
Description
An account of the resource
This collection contains oral history interviews with author Michael R. Virgintino, author of <em><strong>Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive</strong></em><strong> History</strong>, about the Freedomland U.S.A. amusement park. Photographs are included to provide a visual guide to the interviews.<br /><br />Mr. Virgintino explains the history of the land (originially owned by the Butler family who were owners of Yonkers Raceway) and how it was transformed to Freedomland U.S.A. by real estate developer William Zuckendor. Co-Op City currently resides on top of the land that was once Freedomland U.S.A.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Freedomland U.S.A.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Michael R. Virgintino
Billy Collins
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Yonkers Public Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
4/16/2019
Format
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MP3
JPEG
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Freedomland U.S.A, 1960-1964.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Photograph
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Title
A name given to the resource
Entrance to Freedomland U.S.A.
Description
An account of the resource
The amusement park opened in 1960 and closed in 1964.
Creator
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Yonkers Public Library
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Michael R. Virgintino Collection
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Yonkers Public Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
5/20/2019
Format
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JPEG
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2019.029.013
Freedomland
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Title
A name given to the resource
Freedomland U.S.A.
Description
An account of the resource
This collection contains oral history interviews with author Michael R. Virgintino, author of <em><strong>Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive</strong></em><strong> History</strong>, about the Freedomland U.S.A. amusement park. Photographs are included to provide a visual guide to the interviews.<br /><br />Mr. Virgintino explains the history of the land (originially owned by the Butler family who were owners of Yonkers Raceway) and how it was transformed to Freedomland U.S.A. by real estate developer William Zuckendor. Co-Op City currently resides on top of the land that was once Freedomland U.S.A.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Freedomland U.S.A.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Michael R. Virgintino
Billy Collins
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Yonkers Public Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
4/16/2019
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP3
JPEG
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Freedomland U.S.A, 1960-1964.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Photograph
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Title
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A Tugboat and Sternwheeler
Description
An account of the resource
These boats were floating on a body of water that was created to look like The Great Lakes.
The tugboat is in the foreground; the sternwheeler is behind it.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Yonkers Public Library
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Michael R. Virgintino Collection
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Yonkers Public Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
5/20/2019
Format
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JPEG
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2019.029.012
Freedomland
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Title
A name given to the resource
Freedomland U.S.A.
Description
An account of the resource
This collection contains oral history interviews with author Michael R. Virgintino, author of <em><strong>Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive</strong></em><strong> History</strong>, about the Freedomland U.S.A. amusement park. Photographs are included to provide a visual guide to the interviews.<br /><br />Mr. Virgintino explains the history of the land (originially owned by the Butler family who were owners of Yonkers Raceway) and how it was transformed to Freedomland U.S.A. by real estate developer William Zuckendor. Co-Op City currently resides on top of the land that was once Freedomland U.S.A.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Freedomland U.S.A.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Michael R. Virgintino
Billy Collins
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Yonkers Public Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
4/16/2019
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP3
JPEG
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Freedomland U.S.A, 1960-1964.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Photograph
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Title
A name given to the resource
Borden's Farm
Description
An account of the resource
This farm was sponsored by Borden's Diary, which was in The Great Plains part of the park.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Yonkers Public Library
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Michael R. Virgintino Collection
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Yonkers Public Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
5/20/2019
Format
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JPEG
Identifier
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2019.029.011
Freedomland
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Title
A name given to the resource
Freedomland U.S.A.
Description
An account of the resource
This collection contains oral history interviews with author Michael R. Virgintino, author of <em><strong>Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive</strong></em><strong> History</strong>, about the Freedomland U.S.A. amusement park. Photographs are included to provide a visual guide to the interviews.<br /><br />Mr. Virgintino explains the history of the land (originially owned by the Butler family who were owners of Yonkers Raceway) and how it was transformed to Freedomland U.S.A. by real estate developer William Zuckendor. Co-Op City currently resides on top of the land that was once Freedomland U.S.A.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Freedomland U.S.A.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Michael R. Virgintino
Billy Collins
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Yonkers Public Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
4/16/2019
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP3
JPEG
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Freedomland U.S.A, 1960-1964.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Photograph
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Title
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The Braniff Space Rover
Description
An account of the resource
This "spacecraft" was sponsored by Braniff International Airways. This ride was in Satellite City, a futuristic part of the park.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Yonkers Public Library
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Michael R. Virgintino Collection
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Yonkers Public Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
5/20/2019
Format
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JPEG
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2019.029.010
Freedomland
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Title
A name given to the resource
Freedomland U.S.A.
Description
An account of the resource
This collection contains oral history interviews with author Michael R. Virgintino, author of <em><strong>Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive</strong></em><strong> History</strong>, about the Freedomland U.S.A. amusement park. Photographs are included to provide a visual guide to the interviews.<br /><br />Mr. Virgintino explains the history of the land (originially owned by the Butler family who were owners of Yonkers Raceway) and how it was transformed to Freedomland U.S.A. by real estate developer William Zuckendor. Co-Op City currently resides on top of the land that was once Freedomland U.S.A.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Freedomland U.S.A.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Michael R. Virgintino
Billy Collins
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Yonkers Public Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
4/16/2019
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP3
JPEG
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Freedomland U.S.A, 1960-1964.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Photograph
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Title
A name given to the resource
Steam Train at Freedomland
Description
An account of the resource
Staged train robberies occasionally occurred on it in the Wild West part of the park.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Yonkers Public Library
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Michael R. Virgintino Collection
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Yonkers Public Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
5/20/2019
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
JPEG
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2019.029.009
Freedomland
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Title
A name given to the resource
Freedomland U.S.A.
Description
An account of the resource
This collection contains oral history interviews with author Michael R. Virgintino, author of <em><strong>Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive</strong></em><strong> History</strong>, about the Freedomland U.S.A. amusement park. Photographs are included to provide a visual guide to the interviews.<br /><br />Mr. Virgintino explains the history of the land (originially owned by the Butler family who were owners of Yonkers Raceway) and how it was transformed to Freedomland U.S.A. by real estate developer William Zuckendor. Co-Op City currently resides on top of the land that was once Freedomland U.S.A.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Freedomland U.S.A.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Michael R. Virgintino
Billy Collins
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Yonkers Public Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
4/16/2019
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP3
JPEG
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Freedomland U.S.A, 1960-1964.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
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Brochure
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Title
A name given to the resource
Freedomland U.S.A. Park Guide
Description
An account of the resource
This guide was created in 1960.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Yonkers Public Library
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Michael R. Virgintino Collection
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Yonkers Public Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
5/20/2019
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
JPEG
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2019.029.008
Freedomland
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Freedomland U.S.A.
Description
An account of the resource
This collection contains oral history interviews with author Michael R. Virgintino, author of <em><strong>Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive</strong></em><strong> History</strong>, about the Freedomland U.S.A. amusement park. Photographs are included to provide a visual guide to the interviews.<br /><br />Mr. Virgintino explains the history of the land (originially owned by the Butler family who were owners of Yonkers Raceway) and how it was transformed to Freedomland U.S.A. by real estate developer William Zuckendor. Co-Op City currently resides on top of the land that was once Freedomland U.S.A.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Freedomland U.S.A.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Michael R. Virgintino
Billy Collins
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Yonkers Public Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
4/16/2019
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP3
JPEG
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Freedomland U.S.A, 1960-1964.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Photograph
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Title
A name given to the resource
Stagecoach Ride
Description
An account of the resource
While riding in this stagecoach, visitors observed depictions of the American West.
Creator
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Yonkers Public Library
Source
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Photograph provided by Billy Collins.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Yonkers Public Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
5/20/2019
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
JPEG
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2019.029.007
Freedomland
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Title
A name given to the resource
Freedomland U.S.A.
Description
An account of the resource
This collection contains oral history interviews with author Michael R. Virgintino, author of <em><strong>Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive</strong></em><strong> History</strong>, about the Freedomland U.S.A. amusement park. Photographs are included to provide a visual guide to the interviews.<br /><br />Mr. Virgintino explains the history of the land (originially owned by the Butler family who were owners of Yonkers Raceway) and how it was transformed to Freedomland U.S.A. by real estate developer William Zuckendor. Co-Op City currently resides on top of the land that was once Freedomland U.S.A.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Freedomland U.S.A.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Michael R. Virgintino
Billy Collins
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Yonkers Public Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
4/16/2019
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP3
JPEG
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Freedomland U.S.A, 1960-1964.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Photograph
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Title
A name given to the resource
Northwest Fur Trapper Boat Ride
Description
An account of the resource
Visitors observed depictions of the American Northwest on this boat ride.
Creator
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Yonkers Public Library
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Photograph provided by Billy Collins.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Yonkers Public Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
5/20/2019
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
JPEG
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2019.029.006
Freedomland
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Title
A name given to the resource
Freedomland U.S.A.
Description
An account of the resource
This collection contains oral history interviews with author Michael R. Virgintino, author of <em><strong>Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive</strong></em><strong> History</strong>, about the Freedomland U.S.A. amusement park. Photographs are included to provide a visual guide to the interviews.<br /><br />Mr. Virgintino explains the history of the land (originially owned by the Butler family who were owners of Yonkers Raceway) and how it was transformed to Freedomland U.S.A. by real estate developer William Zuckendor. Co-Op City currently resides on top of the land that was once Freedomland U.S.A.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Freedomland U.S.A.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Michael R. Virgintino
Billy Collins
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Yonkers Public Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
4/16/2019
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP3
JPEG
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Freedomland U.S.A, 1960-1964.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
JPEG
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Title
A name given to the resource
Gunfight at Freedomland U.S.A.
Description
An account of the resource
These actors are depicting a gunfight in the American West in The Great Plains part of Freedomland.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Yonkers Public Library
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Photograph provided by Billy Collins.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Yonkers Public Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
5/20/2019
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
JPEG
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2019.029.005
Freedomland