In 1904, historic Riverview Park opened in Chicago at Belmont and Western Avenues. Historian Cheryl Brown remembers the beloved amusement park.
The world's largest amusement park was once right here in Chicago. Join us for a fun presentation with many pictures and stories about this amazing park that opened in 1904. Relive the past with historian Cheryl Brown as she explains the rides and attractions: Aladdin's Castle Fun House, the Bobs, Shoot the Chutes, Flying Turns, Pair-o-chutes, a freak show, and more. Discover why it suddenly closed in 1967. Authentic memorabilia from the park will be displayed.
Cheryl Brown is a historian and a professor of Business and Computer Applications at Oakton College. Her previous topics presented at Geneva include Kiddieland Remembered and Chicago's Sweet Bakeries Remembered.
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AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | World / Travel | History / Genealogy |
TAGS: | Theme Park | Lecture | Chicago |
