Defunctland: The History of Freedomland U.S.A.

Summary by Krater

This video details the history of Freedomland U.S.A., a New York theme park created by C.V. Wood after his departure from Disneyland. It explores the park's ambitious design, financial struggles, and eventual bankruptcy in 1964.

From the video

Answers: What was Freedomland U.S.A. and why did it fail?

• Freedomland U.S.A.
• C.V. Wood
• Amusement park history
• Disneyland
• Webb and Knapp
• Co-Op City

What it concludes

• Freedomland closed due to high construction costs, seasonal operation schedules, and the competition from the 1964 New York World's Fair.
• C.V. Wood's ambitious vision and financial troubles contributed to the park's bankruptcy in 1964.
• The land beneath Freedomland was eventually redeveloped into Co-Op City, the world's largest housing development.