Riverview Amusement Park (Images of America)

Riverview Amusement Park (Images of America)
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Every summer from 1904 to 1967, for 63 years, Riverviewâ€•the worldâ€™s largest amusement parkâ€•opened its gates to millions of people from all walks of life. For three generations, the Schmidtâ€™s family park offered rides, shows, food, and music to men, women, and especially children. Riverview survived depressions, two World Wars, labor disputes, Prohibition, and a Worldâ€™s Fair that threatened to take a great deal of its business. Riverview Amusement Park tells the story of Riverviewâ€™s growth from 22 acres and three rides to 140 acres and more than 100 attractions. Through an extensive collection of never-before published images, author Dolores Haugh chronicles the tale of this impressive chapter of Chicago history. Known as the â€œRoller Coaster Capital of America,â€ Riverview remained a Chicago landmark until it was unexpectedly closed in 1967.
Country USA
Brand Arcadia Publishing
Manufacturer Arcadia Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780738533070
ReleaseDate 2004-09-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780738533070

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