Rye Playland from 1927 to now
A timeline of Rye Playland from its inception to present day.
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Land bought 1923
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Construction begins 1927
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Playland opens 1928
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Enter the Dragon 1929
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Inquiry launched 1932
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Director quits 1933
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Racial discrimination 1934
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Park reports loss 1935
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Wartime rationing 1943
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Park reports profit 1945
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Commission formed 1968
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Park becomes landmark: 1987
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Girl dies on ride 1988
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Movie a 'Big' plug 1988
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Mariah Carey's video 1995
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Restoration plan rejected 2001
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Three fatal accidents 2004, 2005 and 2007
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Pandemonium at the park 2011
1934
Racial discrimination
A female ticket seller refuses to admit black customers. A year later, a white jury finds her guilty of discrimination. She’s fined $150. In this undated photo, a woman sells a ticket to a boy at Rye Playland.
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