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Land clearing began in 1970. This view looking west notes part of the circular drop-off lane and entrance plaza. Look closely near the top center portion of the photo and you can see the plantation house entrance building.
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The 340ft Skytower is coming along and the park is taking shape nicely.
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A welder constructing the 340ft skytower.
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The tower is nearing completion in this 1972 photo.
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The Powder Keg Flume's man made mountain is formed and some concrete is poured for the final splashdown.
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The Powder Kegs cars are loaded onto the conveyer lift one by one
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The Sound Circus tent and Monorail posts are in place. Also note the Magic Theater (right) and Frontier Outpost buildings taking shape.
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The Pirate Boat, known as Blackbeard's Hold, under construction in 1972 for the Pirate Island section of Carowinds.
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The Goldrusher station house was built around the above track.
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The 2 mile long Monorail track is nearing completion.
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