So this 4 1/2 inch little stein lead me on a bit of an adventure. Having grown up in Ohio I visited Cedar Point Amusement Park on occasion, though i must admit that living much closer to Cincinnati had me riding the coasters at Kings Island much more often.
Speaking of roller coasters I found some amazing history on the place known as Cedar Point at rollercosterfreak.com. I think the thrill ride amusement park takes center stage these days, but early on the place known as Cedar Point was a sleepy little vacation destination on the lake.
It wasn't until 1823 that the phrase "Cedar Point" came into use.The lighthouse was buillt in 1939 (discontinued in 1904) and it wasn't until 1870, with the addition of a beer garden, bathhouse, covered dance platform, refreshment stands, swings, see-saws and sliding boards, that the place became a real destination and had what is know as their "first season". 1888 saw the addition of the Grand Pavilion and three 66ft bowling alleys, and 2 years later there was a water toboggan that dumped riders out into the lake. 
The Switchback Railway, Cedar Point's first roller coaster, opened in 1892. Hotels, theaters, boardwalks, museums, arcades, railways, and other attractions followed rapidly. in fact the Cedar Point and Lake Erie Railroad (C.P. & L.E.R.R.), featured on this stein opened in 1963 with over 370,000 guests riding the railroad during its first season. One of 6 authentic steam locomotives carried 300 people at a time. It has a rich history that is still being laid today, check out the C.P & L.E.R.R.site for more. Today Cedar Point is a major draw for many vacations from all over the country.
Vintage Cedar Point railroad stein for sale here
Vintage Cedar Point railroad stein for sale here
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