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}} The Zippin Pippin, formerly called the Pippin, is one of the oldest existing wooden roller coasters in the United States. It was initially constructed in the former East End Park in Memphis, Tennessee in 1912 by John A. Miller and Harry C. Baker of National Amusement Devices. The construction material was pine wood. As the park declined in popularity, the coaster was dismantled and relocated adjacent to the horse track in Montgomery Park, now known as the Mid-South Fairgrounds. Purchased by the city of Green Bay, Wisconsin in 2010, it was installed at the Bay Beach Amusement Park, where it is once again in operation. == History == The Zippin Pippin was built in 1912,〔''The Commercial Appeal'', April 27, 1993.〕 1915,〔''The Commercial Appeal'', April 17, 1966.〕 or 1917.〔''The Commercial Appeal'', December 26, 1974.〕 After severe damage from a tornado in April 1928, the Zippin Pippin was rebuilt by July of the same year at a cost of $45,000,〔''The Commercial Appeal'', July 3, 2003.〕 "higher and longer" than before.〔''The Commercial Appeal'', April 27, 1928.〕 In 1976, the city of Memphis opened a theme park called Libertyland around the Pippin and the Grand Carousel, also on the grounds. Renamed the Zippin Pippin, the coaster was billed as the most prominent and historic ride at Libertyland, and was reportedly Elvis Presley's favorite roller coaster. Presley would rent the entire park on occasion just to ride it without constant fan interference. Just a week before his death, Presley rented the park from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. to entertain a small number of guests and he rode the Zippin Pippin for hours without stopping. On October 29, 2005, citing persistent loss of money, Libertyland permanently closed. The Zippin Pippin stood without operating for four years in the Libertyland Amusement Park at the Mid-South Fairgrounds (a tract of land purchased in 1912 and "()edicated to the Citizens of Memphis for recreation, athletic fields, fairs." It was taken down between January 28, 2010, and February 11, 2010. The Libertyland website stated: "One of the oldest operating wooden roller coasters in North America, the Zippin Pippin is as popular today as it was in the early 20th century. It is long, travels ], increasing to ] at the maximum drop of . Ride duration is 90 seconds. Great care is taken to replace its wood regularly to preserve its structure. Manufacturer is Amusement Device Co." 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Zippin Pippin」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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