Amusement Parks — A Chicago Stories Documentary

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Thrill-seeking Chicagoans have been lining up at local amusement parks for nearly a 150 years. From the early trolley parks of the nineteenth century, to the famous Ferris wheel of the World’s Fair, to the golden age of roller coasters, to the white-knuckle, gravity-defying rides of the modern age, the business of fun has always been central to Chicago. Beloved parks such as Riverview Park and Kiddieland, among others, served as a beacon for laughter, thrills, and childhood fun for a generation of Chicagoans. --------------------------- Dive deeper into the story: https://www.wttw.com/amusementparks --------------------------- Watch more amazing Chicago Stories: https://www.wttw.com/chicagostories --------------------------- #ChicagoStoriesWTTW