SE Flint MI RPPC 1938-39 MICHIGAN AMUSEMENT PARK HISTORY Genesee's FLINT PARK! 1

Description: Antique or Vintage MICHIGAN Postcard item: RPPC Real Photo postcard, Color Chrome or other Printed Photo image collectible postcard. ...SE Flint MI RPPC 1938-39 Great Lakes Maritime Theme Studio Photos taken at an Amusement Park named Flint Park, which opened in 1921. Built by the Flint Park & Amusement Co., it was damage in the infamous 1953 -F5- tornado which killed 161 in Flint. THe park closed in 1961...For some reason, the photographers backdrop and staged props reflected the Detroit and Buffalo Steamship Line, in addition or the star crossed LOVERS CRESCENT MOON theme that was so popular back in the 20's and 30's! Card trimmed slightly to a size of 4-1/2"in. X 3-1/2"in. Great bit of Genesee County History and Heritage! Note: last image supplied for reference only.Additional Information: Flint, Michigan…had an Amusement Park named Flint Park, a lakefront located outdoor amusement park which opened in 1921; built by the Flint Park & Amusement Company. The popular amusement park sat on 40 acres of property on Flint's North side near Stewart Avenue and Dupont Street. It was located next to Flint Park Lake, more commonly now known as Devil's Lake. Flint Park had at least ten different rides over the course of its life, including a proper rollercoaster called the Jack Rabbit, a Ferris wheel, and a water ride. The park also hosted special events and performances from all kinds of artists, Ella Fitzgerald being the most recognizable name among that crowd. Unfortunately, it wasn't all fun and games at Flint Park, as it had a pretty tumultuous and problematic go of it for the 40-years its gates were open. There were several accidents in the park, ranging from inconvenient to downright tragic. In its very first season, a fire destroyed parts of the concession stands and caused damage to some of the rides. There were a pair of deaths that took place on the grounds as well. One man died as a result of injuries he sustained after standing on the rollercoaster, and another fell to his death on the stairs in the beer garden. The park also had another fire in the 1940s and sustained a lot of damage in the infamous 1953 F5 tornado, which killed 161 (in general, not at the park) and did a real number on the Jack Rabbit coaster as well. By the 1960s, off season vandalism had become a real problem in the park, and the owners decided not to reopen for the season in March of 1961. A few years later, the park was demolished. Rides at the park included: Roller Coaster called the Jack Rabbit, The Whip, Old Mill Water Ride, Ferris Wheel, Dodgem Bumper Cars, Octopus, Mercury Flyer Miniature Train, Live Pony Merry-Go-Round, Miniature Train Ride, and the Traver Tumble-Bug. Additionally, there was a dance hall, an area for festivals and sports, a place for opera and popular music concerts, a skating rink, and a playground for children. Please Note: We provide high resolution scans and cropped views for your review. Please contact us with any questions. We do not knowingly sell reproductions -period-, so you can be assured these are antique or vintage! Shipping Discount's for multiple card "Winners"! Order tracking...we post "Buyer Feedback” at the time of shipping! Check out our to see more UpNorth Memories items! UpNorth Memories Postcards and Paper Collectibles! Don Harrison...The UpNorth Memories Guy! #upnorthmemories Mobile Format Modified: 3-16-2020 #upnorthmemories Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 22 USD

Location: Lake Ann, Michigan

End Time: 2024-12-28T03:06:09.000Z

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