1927-The owners take the first ride in new $15,000 Tumble Bug
Flood waters damage the Coaster (1944)
The Dodgem ride (pre 1950)
Laffing Sal, a mechanical clown, who was later changed to Laffing Sam, both of which laughed and cackled at people passing. Standing around 5-foot-5, big headed with wild red hair and a gap-toothed grin, Sal / Sam brought smiles to fans as the insane laughter echoed through Riverview for three decades until about 1960. (Non- fans and traumatized small children are probably still in therapy) View the obnoxious "laff" below:
The Pony rides
This 1941 photograph says it all showing the fun and and excitement on the faces of kids at Riverview Park
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