Excelsior! The Amusement Park and Some Hippies
The Excelsior Amusement Park opened on the shores of Lake Minnetonka in 1925. The park and was served by a streetcar line from Minneapolis. Inspired by Coney Island the park’s original owner Fred Pearce, built a roller coaster called The Cyclone. The amusement park became a big hit in the 40s and 50′s as [...]
