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Riverview Remembered
December 5, 2023 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The world’s largest amusement park was right here in the city of Chicago. Join us for a fun presentation with lots of pictures and stories about this amazing park that opened in 1904. Relive the past with historian, Cheryl Brown, as she explains the rides and attractions: Aladdin’s Castle Fun House, the Bobs, Shoot the Chutes, Flying Turns, Pair-o-chutes, freak show and more. Discover why it suddenly closed in 1967. Authentic memorabilia from the park will be displayed. You can attend this program virtually or in person. To register, please call the library at 708-687-3700 or email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
