Once upon a time, the Blue Streak wasn’t blue and the rides were a lot shorter. Either way, memories were still made at the best amusement park in the world. Enjoy this mix of color and black and white vintage photos.

Photos courtesy of Cleveland Memory Project

Not quite 42 inches tall, sorry kiddo.
The Gemini
Atop the Cyclone
The Blue Streak
Aerial view of Cedar Point
Circle Swing
Cedar Point Beach
Earthquake
The Pirate
Aerial photo of The Midway
Cedar Point Causeway
Atop a wooden coaster
Frontiertown
1920s Beauty Pageant
The Funhouse

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