Description: |
Riverside Amusement Park was located on West 30th Street at White River in Indianapolis. The park grew to have two roller coasters, "The Flash" and "The Thriller," along with games and concessions. When John D. Coleman became president of the company he instituted a "whites only patronage" policy, angering integrationists. Eventually the policy was ended. Reduced revenues caused the park to close in late 1970. |
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Origin: | 1922-07-15 |
Created By: |
Bass Photo Shop |
Publisher: |
Digital Image2011 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved. |
Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc013/id/219 |
Collection: |
Panoramic Photograph Images |
Copyright: |
This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for personal use, study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: visualcollections@indianahistory.org. |
Geography: |
Indiana--Marion County--Indianapolis |
Subjects: |
Riverside Amusement Park Roller coasters Amusement parks Amusement rides Ferris wheels Windmills |
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