Big Island Amusement Park, Amusement park in Orono, United States.
The recreational complex on Lake Minnetonka's Big Island featured a music casino, roller coaster, carousel, and water tower with an electric beacon.
The Twin City Rapid Transit Company inaugurated Big Island Amusement Park on August 5, 1906, constructing three ferries to transport visitors from mainland Minnesota.
The park's 1,500-seat music casino presented performances from Minneapolis bands and New York orchestras, attracting thousands of visitors each summer weekend.
Three steam-powered ferryboats transported up to 1,000 passengers each between the mainland terminal in Excelsior and the island entertainment destination.
The park's 186-foot water tower contained an electric beacon that remained visible from downtown Minneapolis during clear weather conditions.
Location: Orono
Official opening: August 5, 1906
GPS coordinates: 44.93360,-93.55580
Latest update: March 14, 2025 09:45
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