tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post1150817512256041811..comments2024-03-28T09:57:56.621-05:00Comments on The Digital Research Library of Illinois History Journal™ : Playland Amusement Park at 79th Street and La Grange Road, Willow Springs, (now Justice) Illinois. (1950-1979)Dr. Neil Gale, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10605531495401356831noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-58705335109920683852024-01-17T21:08:53.924-06:002024-01-17T21:08:53.924-06:00Those really were the "good old days" Wh...Those really were the "good old days" When you're a little kid and your mom and dad took you there, it was the BEST.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-18013720118885999682023-12-05T15:18:02.358-06:002023-12-05T15:18:02.358-06:00I used to go there 1972-74. I don't remember ...I used to go there 1972-74. I don't remember a train in a tunnel. I'm wondering what happened to the tunnel? Did it get filled in at some point or is it still under the trailer park that is there now? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-52157652332956795742023-02-19T16:36:05.041-06:002023-02-19T16:36:05.041-06:00I grew up going there from a toddler to early coll...I grew up going there from a toddler to early college and date nights! I loved the place. It was close and affordable. One time my date and I went into the spook house and during the middle of the ride it stopped. People operating the ride starting making ghost noises and screams. After about five minutes I was about to climb out of the car when suddenly the ride started again. What a prank! Then we could hear the laughs as we were about to exit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-48217102319438995052021-10-14T20:18:07.661-05:002021-10-14T20:18:07.661-05:00I also went to Henry Ford in Chicago Ridge and wen...I also went to Henry Ford in Chicago Ridge and went there on the Patrol field trip, but in 1966. Unfortunately, I have to agree with one of the other comments. I had been there many times at night with my family, and the lights and crowds made it exciting. I remember being very disappointed that day, as it had a completely different atmosphere. It was like peeking behind the curtain and seeing what I didn't expect to see. I never enjoyed Playland again after that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-80584021237525581522021-07-17T11:56:25.775-05:002021-07-17T11:56:25.775-05:00I missed playland, I work with the ponies. Had so ...I missed playland, I work with the ponies. Had so much fun. I wish it was still there, my grandkids will loved it.i met my first love there.<br />Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10350323796014630097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-67521585574058341532020-12-29T13:54:51.930-06:002020-12-29T13:54:51.930-06:00loved the t-birds as a kid....had my first date th...loved the t-birds as a kid....had my first date there....so sad its gone<br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552768952822383034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-55993072465147345052020-10-10T04:03:01.063-05:002020-10-10T04:03:01.063-05:00Remember it well! As special trip for Patrol Boy...Remember it well! As special trip for Patrol Boys in 5th grade, Mr Novak set up a day just for us from Henry Ford II school in Chicago Ridge...1965Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17196726609977725674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-48280737512906284532019-12-31T08:07:00.580-06:002019-12-31T08:07:00.580-06:00Rapid Fast Keto Boost And the time because it has ...<a href="https://debbiesmiracles.com/rapid-fast-keto-boost-reviews/" rel="nofollow">Rapid Fast Keto Boost</a> And the time because it has grow to be a sensation inside the market of dietary dietary supplements and has been popular among people. Also if you do not recognize us whilst experience unfastened to scroll in addition down and observe what people have to say after the use of this product. 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Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00637445493751452873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-44087326667644854102018-09-04T08:40:12.087-05:002018-09-04T08:40:12.087-05:00It wasn't so special during the day, but night...It wasn't so special during the day, but nighttime visits were magical. It really felt more like a carnival ... a bit bawdy, but so fun! The electric bus and t-birds ride were my favorites - mostly because other parks didn't have them. As much as I love carousels, theirs wasn't that special ... metal horses without the character of carved wooden horses. How many pennies were spent on the "movie star" cards in the vending machines? I know we bought a ton of them!Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09724712786582274821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-50535855325094465402017-06-12T23:13:03.851-05:002017-06-12T23:13:03.851-05:00Yes this place was a kids dream. I remember riding...Yes this place was a kids dream. I remember riding all those rides. The cars on the track. The water ducks. The spook house was super cool. That Mighty Mouse ride was like terror but fun. It was just so old school. You were walking on dirt paths and that was what made it fun.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654967672856638489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-1599013704148170402017-02-01T05:15:28.426-06:002017-02-01T05:15:28.426-06:00Really never knew this was where Sterling Estates ...Really never knew this was where Sterling Estates was and used to see the maintenance building all the time, never knew it was once part of an amusement park, wish there was a side by side shot, before and after for it. tomspy77https://www.blogger.com/profile/00156405518824327724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-19070466688799731992017-01-30T21:47:04.525-06:002017-01-30T21:47:04.525-06:00Very sorry for your loss. Very sorry for your loss. Dr. Neil Gale, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10605531495401356831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-40257588443027666492017-01-30T21:27:13.192-06:002017-01-30T21:27:13.192-06:00Have so many mixed emotions Love going there a...Have so many mixed emotions Love going there as a kid worked there and got my friend a job Unfortunatley he was killed one night I was running the coaster he got lost in the moment and jumped over tracks and hit by coaster sad sad days followed But I always love that part as a kid in spring My sister and Brother and me with a handful of tickets eyes wild with excitement Paradise on the days we went So sad my last memory was my friends untimely death... Great photos I also ran every ride there on relief Mr rocco and his son were very nice to me always .. lacroixx1https://www.blogger.com/profile/00472124899624767917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-72013122954809906962017-01-30T20:54:32.821-06:002017-01-30T20:54:32.821-06:00I remember it well.. from kid to late teensI remember it well.. from kid to late teensEd Shanahanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10166810560626525514noreply@blogger.com