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Link to Image Titled: Joyland Amusement Park Children's Train
Title/Object Name: Joyland Amusement Park Children's Train
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1946
Physical Details: 5 x 10 inches
Description: Joyland Amusement Park, located at 1515 East Central. The train was made by Ottaway Amusements.
Keywords: Parks, people.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl2000

Link to Image Titled: Joyland Amusement Park
Title/Object Name: Joyland Amusement Park
Creator: Wichita Eagle
Date Original: 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Aerial view looking west toward Joyland Amusement Park, 2801 South Hillside Street, showing roller coaster and Ferris wheel. New home construction is evident in Pawnee Ranch subdivision on north; Gypsum creek meanders in south and east. Joyland opened in 1949.
Keywords: Wichita, arts and entertainment, sports and recreation, business and industry, aerials, residences, rivers, amusement parks, roller coasters, Ferris wheels, Joyland.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms99-3.2.joyland.1

Link to Image Titled: Kiddieland Amusement Park
Title/Object Name: Kiddieland Amusement Park
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1954
Physical Details: 2.75 x 2 inches
Description: Chinese American woman helping her children (and others) to be seated in a replica stage coach ride at Kiddieland. Location, 3833 East Harry.
Keywords: Sports and recreation, people, parks, Asian American, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_M1-16.1.2

Link to Image Titled: Wichita Municipal Swimming Pool
Title/Object Name: Wichita Municipal Swimming Pool
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1955
Physical Details: 4 x 3 inches
Description: Public swimming pool located in South Riverside Park. Bathhouse in the background. Popular features included the slides and the water wheel.
Keywords: Sports and recreation, people, parks, summer, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_M1-1.6.3

Link to Image Titled: Eastborough Pond
Title/Object Name: Eastborough Pond
Creator: Wichita Eagle
Date Original: 1956
Physical Details: 4.5 x 3 inches
Description: View of teenagers skating on pond located on the northeast corner, intersection of Kellogg and Woodlawn.
Keywords: Sports and recreation, parks, winter, automobiles, residences, clothing, fashion, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_M1-10.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Joyland Amusement Park
Title/Object Name: Joyland Amusement Park
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1957
Physical Details: 4.25 x 2.75 inches
Description: “Old Woman in the Shoe” feature in the Mother Goose Garden at Joyland. Location, 2801 South Hillside Avenue.
Keywords: Sports and recreation, parks, children, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_M1-6.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Entrance to Kiddieland
Title/Object Name: Entrance to Kiddieland
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1960
Physical Details: 3.5 x 4.5 inches
Description: Entrance to Kiddieland Fantasy World, 4200 block of East Harry Street.
Keywords: Wichita, parks, arts and entertainment, Kiddieland.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_WPL1623

Link to Image Titled: Kiddieland Amusement Park
Title/Object Name: Kiddieland Amusement Park
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1963
Physical Details: 3 x 3 inches
Description: A young Chinese American boy seated in a child-sized car, one of the entertainment rides at Kiddieland. Location, 3833 East Harry.
Keywords: Sports and recreation, people, parks, Asian American, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_M1-16.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Dock at O. J. Watson Park
Title/Object Name: Dock at O. J. Watson Park
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1967
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: View of dock and boats at O. J. Watson Park in south Wichita just west of Broadway and south of Pawnee street. Lake was formed from abandoned sand pits. Named in 1964 in honor of businessman and longtime Park Board member O. J. Watson.
Keywords: Wichita, parks.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.71.53.3

Link to Image Titled: Park Villa
Title/Object Name: Park Villa
Creator: John Bridges
Date Original: 1972
Physical Details: 10 x 8 inches
Description: View of lily pond and landscaping at Park Villa in North Riverside Park. Opened in 1913, Park Villa was planned by Mrs. Laura Buckwalter, a resident of the North Riverside area who believed a shelter and rest room was needed in the park.
Keywords: Wichita, parks, buildings.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.71.51.1

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