1932 Human Pool Table amusement park ride - GIF

[ToolTalkBot]

1932 Human Pool Table amusement park ride.




Previously:

Ai Pioppi - human-powered amusement park
Amusement ride sways out of control - GIF
Collapsing amusement park ride - GIF
Pendulum amusement ride collapse - GIF
Technician working under a swinging amusement ride - GIF
Water slide explodes at amusement park - GIF

[thevillageinn]

That seems like a good way to get hair, clothing or some body part stuck…or worse…

[Floradawg]

Coney island?

[ductape]

Coney island?

Yep. This was a ride at the second Steeplechase Park there. A history of the place is pretty long, but a good read because of all the crazy things that happened during its time.

"Despite precautions, accidents were bound to happen. The majority were friction burns on the Whirlpool, Down and Out Tube, Bowery Slide and Human Pool Table. Steeplechase's policy was to apply first aid at the nurse' office and pay for any damaged clothing; about $50 in today's dollars. Although the park was covered by insurance, management attempted to settle damages before patrons left the park and once home contemplated how much they could sue for."