Joel Minesquero

Helping his Dad run a dark ride called the House of Horrors

Interviewer:
Valerie Lapinski
Interviewee:
Joel Minesquero
Interview Date:
July 1 2007

Themes

amusement rides
dark rides

Languages

English

Places

Atlantis Bar
House of Horrors
Parachute Jump
Wild Mouse, The

Periods

1960 - 1969
1950 - 1959

Interview Highlight Bookmarks

  • House of Horrors
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  • Dad's nickname
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  • Barker tactics
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  • The Wild Mouse
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  • movie machines
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  • Fun house by Bobsled ride
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  • Parachute Jump
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  • The Atlantis
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  • Busy beach
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  • Water cleaner now
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    Joel Minesquero's father operated a spookhouse and performed in the sideshow in Coney Island. Joel takes us on a tour of his favorite spots and reminisces about his rides on the Parachute Jump and his efforts as an outside talker for his father's attractions.

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