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Title: Vortex opening at Great America Vortex Pulls into Great America
Creator: Unknown
Date Created and/or Issued: 1991/03/09
Contributing Institution: History San Jose Research Library
Collection: History San Jose Online Catalog
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Description: Promotional photograph, with press release on reverse, dated February 8, 1991: VORTEX PULLS INTO THE STATION AT GREAT AMERICA Riders on Great America's new stand-up coaster catch their breath as the train pulls into the station. Dubbed Vortex, this $5.5 million storm of steel loops and twists is the largest single capital investment in the Santa Clara theme park's 15-year history. Vortex opens at Great America on Saturday, March 9, 1991. For park information, please call (408) 988-1880.
Type: image
Format: Black & White
Identifier: 502810D2-65E0-4EFB-9D55-157034582120
1996-130-2227
Subject: Amusement parks
Amusement rides
Great America (California)
Roller coasters
Press releases (LCSH)
Nineteen nineties (LCSH)

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