Giant Coaster Paragon

Upon its completion in 1917, the Giant Coaster at Paragon Park became the tallest coaster in the world with a lift hill 96 feet high. The massive double out and back ride also became the longest wood coaster of its time with a length of feet. The dog-leg layout began with an 80 foot double double dip with the upper part being 60 feet and the lower portion being 20 feet. Like many coasters from the 1910-1920 era, the drops were very shallow with the first drop only angled at 25 degrees.

Three years later in 1920 the ride was modified to be more exciting with steeper drops and