Space Spiral (jan 1, 1965 – sep 12, 2012)
Description:
A 330-foot (100 m) tall Gyro tower that gave riders a 360-degree view of the surrounding area. Space Spiral was the first amusement ride in the world to top 300 feet (91 m). It featured a distinctive two-level cabin, found only on a few early models. However, the second level wasn't used in the ride's later years. It was imploded and demolished on September 12, 2012.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1965
sep 12, 2012
~ 47 years