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The Coaster, King of any amusement park.
The Coaster train parked and ready for riders.
The Coaster tunnel--everyone slaps the top of the tunnel entrance for luck. Notice the blackened area where riders slap it. We gave up keeping it white.
The clackity climb preceding the thrill of the first giant drop....
End of the ride approaching the station in 1973.
Coming into the station to unload.
Nice shot showing the 1940's front facade of the ride.
Circa 1946 (left) and 1950 something (right). Notice the new model coaster train in the right photo with 3 headlights on the front.
1915..Riverviews very first coaster, The Jack Rabbit, replaced in 1920 by the "Aeroplane Coaster".
1920..The new "Aeroplane" Coaster construction nears completion. This is the coaster that thrilled riders through the final 1978 season
After the closing, The "Coaster" awaiting demolition...
The station during tear down of the ride..eerie and melancholic
