Episode 1 - A Park is Born by See the Carousel

Welcome to "See the Carousel;" a documentary mini-series chronicling the history of Great America in Gurnee, Illinois.

In episode 1, we will take a look at the development, planning and construction of Marriott's Great America. We will then take a look at the park as it was in its opening season of 1976.

See the Carousel is a YFCS production.

Researching, Writing, Narration and Editing is done by Zach Lewis.

See the Carousel is an exclusively independent production not affiliated or officially related to, endorsed, authorized or funded by Six Flags, Six Flags Great America, Marriott Corporation, Cedar Fair, California's Great America, or any other organization or individual with financial or other interests or affiliation to Six Flags, Six Flags Great America, Marriott Corporation, Cedar Fair, California's Great America, or any other company having, or purporting to have any interest or affiliation with the Great America Theme Parks located in Santa Clara, California and Gurnee, Illinois respectively. All information presented in the narrative, marketing and all other purposes related to this production is intended for entertainment only. All content belongs to its respective copyright holders, publishing house, creator(s) and all other parties holding claims to such.