I didn't mind the discussion BUT - the problem is that people weren't reading all the posts before posting their replies. How many times in one day do I need to read that Six Flags used to be Riverside Park.
Why not pick one day of the week for "off topic" discussion and let everyone go at it and then call it quits at the end of the day. Then you wouldn't have to put a stop to it if they get carried away and beat the topic to death and members wouldn't get upset with you for putting a stop to the discussions. Claire
I really hope you understood the importance of my comments ma'am. SusiCP Family Historian It's the Indian in me.....:>)
Places like Riverside and Mountain Park, and our memories of them, are part of the history of Pioneer Valley, and our personal history. Why are you so uptight about discussing them?
NEXT POSTING I SEE ON THE AMUSEMENT PARKS WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE LIST !!!!!!!!!!!! Cynthia list adm. -------------- Original message -------------- > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VFB.2ACI/4144.1.1 > > Message Board Post: > > hmm...seems I'm getting replies as I write. > > I've just been trying to collect some info on various parks and its not easy. > > > So far I've just started a scratch-pad website of such. I'll list the url but > its just in 'construction' phase. > > > > See all the parks? Theres more unknown. > > > http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~howardlake/park.html > > LINK > > > >
I posted "OFF TOPIC" FOR AMUSEMENT PARKS AS THEY HAVE NO VALUE IN GENEALOGY OR HISTORY.......... CYNTHIA LIST ADM. -------------- Original message -------------- > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VFB.2ACI/4144.1.2 > > Message Board Post: > > I believe that the old name for "six flags" in Agawam was "Riverside Amusement > Park" > > Lee >
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VFB.2ACI/4145 Message Board Post: The subject of "amusement parks" ARE OFF TOPIC !! CEASE IMMEDIATELY. Cynthia
The history of these parks has helped my genealogical search. I want to say thanks. If you do not live there and are researching people in the area the more you know of times and places it really truly helps.. SusiCP Family Historian It's the Indian in me.....:>)
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VFB.2ACI/4144.1.2 Message Board Post: I believe that the old name for "six flags" in Agawam was "Riverside Amusement Park" Lee
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VFB.2ACI/4144.1.1 Message Board Post: hmm...seems I'm getting replies as I write. I've just been trying to collect some info on various parks and its not easy. So far I've just started a scratch-pad website of such. I'll list the url but its just in 'construction' phase. See all the parks? Theres more unknown. http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~howardlake/park.html <a href="http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~howardlake/park.html">LINK</a>
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VFB.2ACI/4144.2.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for reply. Yes...there was Mountain Park in Holyoke. It closed some years ago. Whalem Park-Fitchburg closed several years ago. Riverside Park turned into SIX FLAGS. Grrrrrr...I don't have my list with me now but there were numerous others large enough to be called 'amusement park'. Forest Lake-Palmer. There was one in Northhampton,Leominster,Pittsfield,etc.etc. Mostly the trolley companies created such to increase ridership. Many of these places have been gone maybe 100 years ago so !!! Most probably dies post 1930's...some wimpered into the 50's.... As to Forest Park.Springfield. Ever recall it ever having ANY amusement? A merry-go-round??? I'd swear as a kid I remember one but can't find any evidence I'm not imagining things. Records show a 'Suburban Park' in Springfield. hmmm???? Down in Hartford,Ct. there was a large park later called Luna Park. The whole area is gone.Even the city park there is gone. Worcester had a big one...White City.... Also Pinehurst Park which is kind of an elusive mystery. Appreciate getting response sent via email. The Forest Park question?
ENOUGH ON THE AMUSEMENT PARKS.....OFF TOPIC. Cynthia Admin MaHampde-L@rootsweb.com Ma-BayColony-L@rootsweb.com http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/MA-BAY-COLONY ALWAYS VERIFY your source(s) REGARDLESS OF WHERE IT'S FROM
When I was a young girl, there was Riverside Park in Agawam. Loads of fun!!!This was in the late 40's and early 50's. Sandi Fish ----- Original Message ----- From: <shepaug@mailworks.org> To: <MAHAMPDE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 2:00 AM Subject: [MAHAMPDEN] - old amusemnent parks - > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VFB.2ACI/4144 > > Message Board Post: > > I hope I'm not too off-topic here but the history here is getting lost--or scarce? > > Anybody remember anything about any old Amusement Parks in the area? > > There were numerous smaller ones but history is elusive. > > In Palmer there was Forest Park. (etc.) > > [not Forest Park of Springfield] > > Many were created by the 'trolley companies'. > > > As to off-topic I'm not looking to have fun but preserve some history. > > >
In a message dated 9/9/2004 11:30:51 AM Eastern Standard Time, sanmike@tds.net writes: There was also Riverside Park. I think it may have been in Agawam, MA.. There was stock car races there on the weekends as well as roller skating and the amusement park. Maybe someone else will let me know if it was in Yep, Riverside Park in Agawam... although My grandkids tell me it now belongs to Six FLAGS. I remember the stock car races and demolition races there.. They also had rodeos.
Yes, it was Agawam, and the Exposition is still running. It's called the Big E now, see http://www.thebige.com/, and it runs for about 17 days now. -----Original Message----- From: MAHAMPDE-L-request@rootsweb.com [mailto:MAHAMPDE-L-request@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Sande Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 11:30 AM To: MAHAMPDE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [MAHAMPDEN] - old amusemnent parks - There was also Riverside Park. I think it may have been in Agawam, MA.. There was stock car races there on the weekends as well as roller skating and the amusement park. Maybe someone else will let me know if it was in Agawam for sure, it's been allot of years. But my favorite was the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield held once a year in September for about ten days. Each New England state has it's own building etc, just like a huge fair. Hope this helps you. ----- Original Message ----- From: <shepaug@mailworks.org> To: <MAHAMPDE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 3:00 AM Subject: [MAHAMPDEN] - old amusemnent parks - > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VFB.2ACI/4144 > > Message Board Post: > > I hope I'm not too off-topic here but the history here is getting lost--or scarce? > > Anybody remember anything about any old Amusement Parks in the area? > > There were numerous smaller ones but history is elusive. > > In Palmer there was Forest Park. (etc.) > > [not Forest Park of Springfield] > > Many were created by the 'trolley companies'. > > > As to off-topic I'm not looking to have fun but preserve some history. > > > >
There was also Riverside Park. I think it may have been in Agawam, MA.. There was stock car races there on the weekends as well as roller skating and the amusement park. Maybe someone else will let me know if it was in Agawam for sure, it's been allot of years. But my favorite was the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield held once a year in September for about ten days. Each New England state has it's own building etc, just like a huge fair. Hope this helps you. ----- Original Message ----- From: <shepaug@mailworks.org> To: <MAHAMPDE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 3:00 AM Subject: [MAHAMPDEN] - old amusemnent parks - > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VFB.2ACI/4144 > > Message Board Post: > > I hope I'm not too off-topic here but the history here is getting lost--or scarce? > > Anybody remember anything about any old Amusement Parks in the area? > > There were numerous smaller ones but history is elusive. > > In Palmer there was Forest Park. (etc.) > > [not Forest Park of Springfield] > > Many were created by the 'trolley companies'. > > > As to off-topic I'm not looking to have fun but preserve some history. > > > >
In a message dated 9/9/04 8:22:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time, bbffrrpp@comcast.net writes: > Riverside park and Forest park are > still going strong. Riverside is now a Six Flags. Forest Park has swimming pools, ball fields, a zoo, playgrounds and picnic areas, as always. It never was an amusement park like Mountain Park and Riverside.
In a message dated 9/9/04 8:22:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time, bbffrrpp@comcast.net writes: > And, I am from the Greater Boston area, and I remember the many visits to > "Revere Beach" in the 1950's/1960's. > (Very little reminders of that amusement park now.) > > > FYI: I am trying to remember the original name of the amusement park which > is now known as "Six Flags" in Agawam, MA. > The beautiful gazebos are still at Revere Beach, restored "to their former glory". It went from trashy and dangerous to a beautiful, family-oriented beach, and I'm delighted! Nantasket Beach is gone, too. I remember going out there last about 25(+/-) years ago. Six Flags used to be Riverside Park.
Riverside Park
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VFB.2ACI/4144.2 Message Board Post: Hello. I'm copy/pasting this "response" to the Message Board so that the person bringing up the subject can read it: Holyoke had a park which i attended when i was a very young child, now 60, and can remember the merry go round which it now is in the center park locaated in holyoke. They called this mountain park. Riverside park and Forest park are still going strong. Good luck in your findings This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list.