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DennVafla


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I was browsing the newspaper The Houston Post dated June 29, 1907 and came across an advertainment for Chutues Park Galveston, Tex...on Seawall Boulevard.

Now open for the summer with all new and pleasing attractions. The greatest amusement resort on the Southern coast. You'll find these in the park- the famous Katzenjammer Castle: One continuous scream of laughter.

The Palace of Wonders.
Presenting the latest hand-colored imported animated reproduction's of the beautiful Fairy tales.

The Parisian Illusions Theater.
In which the world's famous SunGard's present the latest European sensation, "Aga, or the Floating Princes."

The Fun Factory.
Sixty laughs in one minute- don't miss it.

The Famous Mystic Chutes.
As 1100-foot science boat ride through underground tunnel and science regions. You pass through the Black Canyon and Royal Gorge of the Rocky Mountains, Fairyland, etc. A $15,000 attraction.

The Caragraph of Tours of the World.
The finest ever presented in the South- 500-mile ride for a dime.

Armand's Novel Battle of the World and the City of Yesterday.
This is the attraction that created such a big sen action at St. Louis World's Fair, where the admission was 50c.  Now you see it for 10c. See it.  You'll like it; everybody does.

Hooligan's Crazy House.
WHAT IS WHAT? Do you see what? Well, just guess awhile and guess again.

The Great Delta Baseball Game.
The only one in the South

The Arctic Refreshment Parlor.
The finest ice cream and soda resort in Texas for children, ladies, and gentlemen.
Another ad from July 2, 1908:

Some Attractions at Chutes Park:

Happyland.
Chutes Park on the Beach
Vaudeville, Pictures, Songs, Music, Refreshments. Open All Day.
Herrle, Brick, & Hubbard

The G.T. Theater.
The popular Play House
Moving pictures, Vaudeville, Illustrated songs.
Prof. Leo Beers, Musical Director
All for Five Cents, includes a Glass of Cold Spring Water

For the Best Ice Cream and Soda Water on the beach go to.
Jamison's Parlors
Next to Snug Harbor Hotel.  We use Willis & Sullivan's Cream

 

 



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Wow, that's a fascinating glimpse into the past with Chutes Park in Galveston, Texas! It's incredible how amusement parks have evolved over the years. If you're into the history of theme parks, you might find the Top 10 Theme Parks in the United States an interesting read to see how far these attractions have come. It's a testament to the enduring charm and entertainment that theme parks have provided throughout the ages.



-- Edited by SaymonSax on Wednesday 8th of November 2023 01:30:37 PM

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