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Heartwrenching View of Abandoned Hoffman's Playland
Heartwrenching View of Abandoned Hoffman's Playland
Heartwrenching View of Abandoned Hoffman's Playland
Hoffman's Playland was an amusement park in Latham from 1952 until 2014. Even though many of the rides were relocated to Huck Finn's Playland in Albany, Hoffman's holds a soft spot in many Capital Region families' hearts. Take a look at abandoned Hoffman's Playland.
Abandoned for 8 Years What Will Hoffman’s Playland Property Become?
Abandoned for 8 Years What Will Hoffman’s Playland Property Become?
Abandoned for 8 Years What Will Hoffman’s Playland Property Become?
If you grew up in the Capital Region, chances are you visited Hoffman's Playland in Loudonville as a kid. When it closed back in 2014, it left a void for a lot of kids and adults in the area. Even though it relocated to Huck Finn's in Albany, the land where it once stood was abandoned. Now it looks like something may finally occupy that space.
Abandoned Hoffman’s Playland! Is Your Inner-Child Crying at These Pics?
Abandoned Hoffman’s Playland! Is Your Inner-Child Crying at These Pics?
Abandoned Hoffman’s Playland! Is Your Inner-Child Crying at These Pics?
Hoffman's Playland was an amusement park in Latham from 1952 until 2014. I went there almost every weekend as a kid and even got to take my son Ryan a few times before it closed. Even though many of the rides were relocated to Huck Finn's Playland in Albany, Hoffman's holds a soft spot in my heart. Take a look at the now-abandoned Hoffman's Playland.
Latham’s Lost Landmarks: Hoffman’s Playland (VIDEO)
Latham’s Lost Landmarks: Hoffman’s Playland (VIDEO)
Latham’s Lost Landmarks: Hoffman’s Playland (VIDEO)
On a early Spring night in 2002, my friend Kevin and I drove around Latham aimlessly before deciding that we would determine where the heart of Latham is. We found ourselves in the parking lot of Hoffman's Playland. In search of the heart of Latham, Kevin and I asked, "What is something that Latham has that no other town does...
Hoffman’s.. Excuse me, Huck Finns Playland
Hoffman’s.. Excuse me, Huck Finns Playland
Hoffman’s.. Excuse me, Huck Finns Playland
When it broke last year that the iconic Hoffman's Playland would close its gates for good I must say I was hurt.. However when earlier in the year it was made public that Huck Finns Warehouse and literally more had purchased the rides the park had homed I was ecstatic.
Hoffman’s Playland Rides Saved?
Hoffman’s Playland Rides Saved?
Hoffman’s Playland Rides Saved?
It's no secret. Huck Finn's Warehouse and More wants the rides from Hoffman's Playland. They're ready to invest most of the $1.8 million dollars it would cost to move the rides. There's even financial aid on the table, $650,000 combine worth of grants from the Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Empire State Development and National Grid...
Hoffman's Playland
Hoffman's Playland
Hoffman's Playland
Earlier this week, we reported that the owners of Six Flags Great Escape might be interested in purchasing Hoffman's Playland - thus saving the historic landmark. We have now learned that is not the case afterall.
New Owners For Hoffman's?
New Owners For Hoffman's?
New Owners For Hoffman's?
Much has been talked about Hoffman's Playland in Latham over the years. Many rumors of closing, being sold, etc. Much of those conversations were false including an online rumor in June that sparked the movement called "Save Hoffman's." Dave Hoffman, owner of the local treasure, says that no offers are currently on the table but that Albany County officials and the owners of Six Flags Gr
Albany Stay-cation
Albany Stay-cation
Albany Stay-cation
It's official- VACATION!  Let me tell you, I feel like I've needed to take a week long break for about 10 months but whatev, my ass is out like a light.  One thing though. I spent so much time feeling the excitement of not coming to work that I completely forgot about activities and such. Let's face it, sitting at home for a week is lame and I'm not in the position to travel, so now what? Read Mor