Search -
Riverview Amusement Park (Images of America: Illinois) (Images of America)
Riverview Amusement Park - Images of America: Illinois - Images of America Author:Dolores Haugh Every summer from 1904 to 1967, for 63 years, Riverviewthe worlds largest amusement parkopened its gates to millions of people from all walks of life. For three generations, the Schmidts family park offered rides, shows, food, and music to men, women, and especially children. Riverview survived depressions, two World Wars... more », labor disputes, Prohibition, and a Worlds Fair that threatened to take a great deal of its business. Riverview Amusement Park tells the story of Riverviews growth from 22 acres and three rides to 140 acres and more than 100 attractions.« less