Opening Controversy
There is some debate over what year the ride actually opened to the public. Some historical accounts claim the ride was built and opened in 1925. Others claim that the ride was built in 1925, but did not open until 1926, and still others find that the ride was built and opened in 1926.
To satisfy all three claims, the park celebrated the ride's 80th anniversary in 2006 as well as 2005.
A rare photo of the ride has been recovered which clearly states that the photo was taken in 1925, however whether or not the Big Dipper has been completely built or even opened cannot be ascertained from the photograph.
Read more about this topic: Big Dipper (Geauga Lake)
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At sea, about the towns where war has come
Through opening clouds at night with droning speed
Further o’erhead than all but stars and angels
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