Lake Contrary Amusement Park Midway & Shoot the Chutes Photo Postcard, c. 1908

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Lake Contrary Midway & Shoot the Chutes, c. 1908: Colorized postcard from circa 1908 shows people gathered around a lagoon, facing the thrilling "Shoot the Chutes" ride at Lake Contrary Amusement Park, with promenades on either side and lush trees in the background.
Lake Contrary Midway & Shoot the Chutes, c. 1908

Colorized postcard from circa 1908 shows people gathered around a lagoon, facing the thrilling "Shoot the Chutes" ride at Lake Contrary Amusement Park, with promenades on either side and lush trees in the background.

Name/Title

Lake Contrary Amusement Park Midway & Shoot the Chutes Photo Postcard, c. 1908

Entry/Object ID

AM1975.24.48

Scope and Content

Lake Contrary Amusement Park Midway & Shoot the Chutes Photo Postcard, c. 1908. Colorized photo looking toward the Chute on the Shoot the Chutes ride with lagoon in foreground with people watching, backs turned toward ride. Promenade on either side. Unmailed.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Search Terms

Lakes, Lake Contrary Amusement Park, Lake Contrary, Shoot the Chutes

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 2, 2014