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Roller Coaster: Giant Dipper
Amusement Park: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz, California 95060 USA)
Classification: Roller Coaster
Type: Wood - Sit Down
Status: Operating since 5/17/1924
Builder: Arthur Looff
Designer: Frank Prior, Fredrick Church
Cost: $50,000 USD
 
Length: 2640' 
Height: 70' 
Drop: 65' 
Inversions: 0 
Speed: 55 mph 
Duration: 1:52 
 
Trains: 6 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 24 riders per train.
 
History: Given National Historic Landmark status on February 27, 1987, as recognized by the US National Park Service.
Features: 1/2 mile long. Built in 47 days.
History: Original fare for the half-mile ride was 15 cents for a one-ride ticket.
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