I found this color photograph from Chicago's long gone Riverview Park on the internet recently
(Unfortunately...I do not remember what website it was on.).
Chicago's Riverview Park, was the ultimate destination for amusement park patrons to visit in Chicago. This huge 74 acre park, featured numerous roller coasters, exciting rides, game arcades, and plenty of happy memories for those who were fortunate enough to visit the place.
One of the most popular rides on the midway at Riverview Park, was "The Bobs" roller coaster shown here in this photograph.
During the 1950's and 60's, this was the fastest roller coaster ride in North America.
The Roman style collums at the ride's entrance, definately added a touch of class.
Riverview Park had closed for good, at the end of Labor Day weekend in early September of 1967.
When I host my occasional public speaking presentations at the various local Chicago area suburban libraries...believe it or not, many of the people who attend are former Riverview Park patrons with stories to share. Some of them went there as children, while others took their children there.
Thanks.
Eddie K.
(Unfortunately...I do not remember what website it was on.).
Chicago's Riverview Park, was the ultimate destination for amusement park patrons to visit in Chicago. This huge 74 acre park, featured numerous roller coasters, exciting rides, game arcades, and plenty of happy memories for those who were fortunate enough to visit the place.
One of the most popular rides on the midway at Riverview Park, was "The Bobs" roller coaster shown here in this photograph.
During the 1950's and 60's, this was the fastest roller coaster ride in North America.
The Roman style collums at the ride's entrance, definately added a touch of class.
Riverview Park had closed for good, at the end of Labor Day weekend in early September of 1967.
When I host my occasional public speaking presentations at the various local Chicago area suburban libraries...believe it or not, many of the people who attend are former Riverview Park patrons with stories to share. Some of them went there as children, while others took their children there.
Thanks.
Eddie K.
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