Santa's Village
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[edit] Santa's Village East Dundee, Illinois 1959-2006
A theme park built in 1959 by Glenn Holland who also built the other two in San Bernardino County, California and Santa Cruz County, California. When it opened it was a very prominent theme park.
One addition to the park was the "Polar Dome" which provided an ice skating and hockey venue under a forced-air supported dome. On November 28, 1966, a strong wind caused the "Polar Dome" to collapse.[1] The dome was then replaed by a flat cedar roof.
Santa's Village declined in quality in the last 5 years of its operation and In 2006 it did not operate because of financial problems. In August 2006, the park announced its permanent closure.[2]
[edit] Santa's Village San Bernardino County, California 1955-1998
A theme park built in 1955 by Glenn Holland. Closed in 1998
[edit] Santa's Village Cruz County, California 1957-1979
A theme park built in 1957 by Glenn Holland. Closed in 1979
[edit] Santa's Village Bracebridge, Ontario 1955-Present
Santa's Village (Bracebridge) is a Christmas-themed amusement park located in Bracebridge, Ontario Canada, along the shores of the Muskoka River. It was established in 1955. The town of Bracebridge is located at the 45 degree parallel, halfway between the equator and the north pole.
[edit] External links
- ^ "Santa Village Dome Ripped by High Wind," Chicago Tribune, Nov. 29, 1966 p. 2
- ^ "Santa's Village to sell rides", Chicago Tribune, 2006-08-23.
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