It was 1846. Thousands of people gathered at the lake to witness an experiment with electricity. The experiment didn't work. But Norton saw a business opportunity. He put a walking path around the lake. Then he added picnic tables. Soon, Lake Compounce was booming.
By 1895, trolleys brought people to the lake by the thousands. People still picnicked. But they could also ride a Ferris wheel. Or get out on the water in a rowboat. But the biggest thrill came in 1927. That's when a wooden roller coaster was built. It's still at the park today.
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Lake Compounce is the oldest amusement park in the U.S. It was started in 1846 by Gad Norton. He turned his lake into a picnic area. Over time, many people came to the lake. Rides were added, including a wooden roller coaster.
Lake Compounce is an amusement park. It opened to the public in 1846 as a picnic spot. There was a walking path. Later, row boats were added. Picnicking on the water is fun.
Lake Compounce was once owned by Gad Norton. In 1846, thousands of people came to the lake to watch an experiment with electricity. It seems unsafe to experiment with electricity near water.