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October 15, 2024

Historic Jersey Shore amusement park closes after generations of family thrills

By WAYNE PARRY
Associated Press

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Gillian’s Wonderland Pier was the latest in nearly a century-long line of family-friendly amusement attractions operated by the family of Ocean City’s mayor.

OCEAN CITY, N.J. — For generations of vacationers heading to Ocean City, the towering “Giant Wheel” was the first thing they saw from miles away.


 
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