Cedar Point’s wooden ‘Blue Streak’ recognized as roller coaster landmark

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The oldest operating roller coaster at Cedar Point has been recognized as a historical landmark.

A special plaque was unveiled at Cedar Point honoring Blue Streak as an American Coaster Enthusiasts historic roller coaster.

Today, we're honored that our friends at @aceonlineorg have designated the classic Blue Streak an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark!

Since 1964, our guests have loved its simple hills and airtime thrills. Truly a treasure to keep alive for generations to come! #RideWithACE #CoasterCon pic.twitter.com/m5gylVfBoU
— Cedar Point (@cedarpoint) June 20, 2022

Park officials and ride enthusiasts were in attendance for a special ceremony on Monday.

More from this morning's ACE Roller Coaster Landmark ceremony for Cedar Point's Blue Streak honoring this 1964 wooden classic! #CedarPoint #RideWithACE #CoasterCon 44 @cedarpoint @TonyClarkCP @ACEEasternGL #RollerCoasterMonth pic.twitter.com/FxgeeqibHG
— ACEonline.org (@aceonlineorg) June 20, 2022

There are less than four dozen rides across the U.S. and Canada honored with the same American Coaster Enthusiasts recognition, also including Cedar Point’s Magnum XL-200

The wooden coaster opened in May 1964 and reaches top speeds near 40 miles per hour.

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