Worlds of Wonder: Remembering Chicagoland’s Amusement Parks
May 17, 2019 - May 17, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This event occurs weekly,
on Fridays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Sundays, Thursday
Location
Elmhurst History Museum
120 E. Park Ave.
Elmhurst, IL 60302
Description
Chicago has had its share of jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring amusement parks, from the rotations of the first Ferris wheel at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition to the ups-and-downs of The Bobs at Riverview. This new exhibit celebrates Chicago’s favorite destinations for fun and thrills, from early trolley parks and suburban attractions like Kiddieland, Santa’s Village, and Dispensa’s Kiddie Kingdom. Learn about the signature rides and iconic venues through rare photos and video, memorabilia, advertisements, and intriguing artifacts.
Event Cost: Free.
Event Times: 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays & Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, May 17-Aug. 18.
Additional Information
Website: http://elmhursthistory.org
Age recommendation: Teens, Tweens
Neighborhood: Western Suburbs
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