UPI – To preserve a fragment of Ohio’s beloved but now defunct Coney Island theme park, an enthusiast opted to acquire an entire waterslide.
Adam Woltermann, who dedicated five seasons to working at the Cincinnati water park in the United States, expressed his disappointment upon discovering its permanent closure in December 2023, with plans for the demolition of all slides, pools, and rides.
“I went on Facebook and saw a post going out that a business was selling all the Coney slides and all the pool equipment. I looked at it and thought – why not?” Woltermann told WKRC-TV.
Woltermann purchased the Silver Bullet, a waterslide built at the park in 1945.
“I love the history of it and just Cincinnati history in general and I just thought it would be a cool piece to own,” he said.
He had the slide professionally removed and transported to a secret location, where he took some photographs to share on social media.
“I’ve had a lot of interest in it from different parties across Cincinnati reaching out, trying to purchase it from me, but right now, I’m not really wanting to sell it. I would love to see it in use again, but no immediate plans,” he said.
