My personal memories include Nathan’s of course and riding the Wonder Wheel where the cart would swing out and right below you was “Hell Hole” – it made a large impression on my little 7 yo mind. *S*

some interesting vids from the early 1900s – 1950s

…we’ve got the show, if you’ve got the dime…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSF8I2tDdy0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlpbPyjvcIg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9I31TcyacY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0c13b1mcBs&mode=related&search=

and OMG – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF2jNSTdX1w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmP8FnsCDXA