280. Forest Park, 1897

Description:	The final slide of the program shows the entrance at the left to one of Jeffersonvilles early amusement parks. These were more properly picnic grounds where families could pay a small entrance fee, bring a lunch, stroll gardens, and listen to musicians play. There were playgrounds and ball fields. These were very popular to church and social groups. The picture shows a tall entrance gate with four men standing in front. One or more two story buildings stand behind them, possibly a lodge for dining inside during rain or for catering services.
Origin:	1983
Created By:	Day, Stephen T.
Contributor(s):	Fordyce, Jerry
Source:	http://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16066coll24/id/846
Collection:	Clark County Visual History
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Geography:	Corner of 10th and Walnut Streets (Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana)
Subjects:	Commerce Education Amusement parks Jeffersonville (Clark County, Indiana) -- History Amusement Parks -- History -- Indiana Antz, Charles

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