" GEE WHIZ" SCARY AND BIZARRE CHARACTER LIKELY ISSUED FOR CHICAGO'S RIVERVIEW AMUSEMENT PARK C. 1904 OPENING.
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$142.78 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
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Tuesday, November 2, 2021 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 2, 2021 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction #233 Part I
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Item Description
1.25" w/lightly aged W&H back paper. Light age dots around outer edge. Full gloss. Opened in 1904 (ended 1967) this was once the largest amusement park in the USA. It exceeded Coney Island and became famous for its Bobs wooden roller coaster. The park's slogan became "Laugh Your Troubles Away". The button text is "Me For Fun And Fresh Air/Riverview Park". One seen in our 54 years. Fine.
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