I took this photo in September of 2006. Seen here looking through the chain link fencing from the east parking lot along 1st Avenue, is the Tilt A Whirl ride inside the amusement park's midway. The official amusement park closing day has been set for Sunday, September 27th 2009. Word has it that many of the rides, food service fixtures, and carnival game prizes...will be auctioned off on the last day.
After being in business at this very location in northwest suburban Melrose Park Illinois since 1928, an era of Chicago family style entertainment is now officially coming to a close.
So long Kiddieland! You will be greatly missed by many Chicagoans.
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