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Listen: The FolkFolk Program"Four-Tier Pyramid" of waterskiers shown during a performance at the Florida Cypress Gardens theme park in Winter Haven, Florida.
Image Number
PR76945
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Collection
Print collections
Subject Term
Performing arts--Florida--Winter Haven
Arts (Performing)
Occupational groups
Performances (Entertainment events)
Amusements
Amusement parks--Florida--Winter Haven
Service industries--Florida--Winter Haven
Tourism--Florida--Winter Haven
Attractions--Florida--Winter Haven
Entertainers--Florida--Winter Haven
Skiers
Ski acrobatics
Aquatic sports
Skis and skiing
Water skiing
Athletes
Arts (Performing)
Occupational groups
Performances (Entertainment events)
Amusements
Amusement parks--Florida--Winter Haven
Service industries--Florida--Winter Haven
Tourism--Florida--Winter Haven
Attractions--Florida--Winter Haven
Entertainers--Florida--Winter Haven
Skiers
Ski acrobatics
Aquatic sports
Skis and skiing
Water skiing
Athletes
Corporate Subject
Physical Description
1 slide - col.
General Note
Founded in 1936 by Dick and Julie Pope, Cypress Gardens was the state's first theme park. Proclaimed the Water Ski Capitol of the World, Cypress Gardens became the birthplace of performance water skiing in 1941. The Florida Cypress Gardens theme park closed on September 23, 2009.
"Four-Tier Pyramid" of waterskiers shown during a performance at the Florida Cypress Gardens theme park in Winter Haven, Florida.
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