Re: Chicagoland's Amusement Parks of the Past Program
Posted by:
justacruzr2
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Date: August 23, 2014 11:12PM
bowler Wrote:
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> I know this is last minute but in case anyone is
> interested:
>
> "Chicagoland's Amusement Parks of the Past". Join
> us on Saturday January 19th at 1:00 PM at the
> Clearing Library, 6423 West 63rd Place, as the
> Clear-Ridge Historical Society welcomes local
> Chicago historian, photographer and internet host
> Edward Kwiatkowski, host of the popular Chicago
> area Internet transportation photo site known as
> 'Eddie's Railfan Page', who will present a musical
> photo slideshow and video presentation,
> spotlighting Chicago's once numerous and now long
> gone seasonal family owned amusement parks.
>
> If you can remember Riverview Park in Chicago,
> Adventure Land in Addison Illinois, Fairlyland
> Amusement Park in Lyons Illinois, Playland Park in
> Justice Illinois, Dispensa's Kiddie Kingdom in Oak
> Brook Terrace Illinois, or any number of these now
> long gone family entertainment venues from
> Chicago's past, then you definitely will not want
> to miss this fun and very family oriented
> presentation. Admission is free!
>
> For more information you can call the library
> 312-747-5657.
Most certainly remember Riverview and Playland. Another not mentioned was Kiddyland at the corner of 95th & Pulaski. This was mostly for children as the rides were scaled down from adult size. If I remember correctly Adventureland moved across the border to Indiana and wound up with some of Riverviews old rides namely the roller coasters (Silver Streak,Fireball and Mad Mouse)
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/23/2014 11:12PM by justacruzr2.