Bumper Car Pavillion

USA / Maryland / Glen Echo /
 interesting place, bumper cars

Former bumper car (dodgem) pavilion in Glen Echo Park. Now a dance hall.

Known in the 1920’s as The Skooter and in the 1930’s as the Dodgem, Glen Echo Park’s bumper car ride was one of the first in any amusement park in the world. The Art Deco facade was added in the 1930’s.

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Coordinates:   38°57'56"N   77°8'18"W
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