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Chicago's Once-Thriving Amusement Park Was A Historic Landmark That Closed Suddenly And Disappeared

This amusement park was a fixture of 20th century Chicago, a playground for adrenaline seekers and teenage escapades, until it suddenly closed.
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This Week in Chicago History: Riverview Amusement Park, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Linda Kollmeyer

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the closing of Riverview Amusement Park, the Cubs’ ...