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Lincoln Park Remembered, 1894-1987

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Lincoln Park Remembered is one of those special books that from the moment you receive it you just know you will never part with it. The publisher was able to obtain hundreds of remarkable photographs from members of the community who wanted very much to see that very special place honored and remembered. I remember long Summer days spent there as a child with my parents and grand parents and how everyone was able to find things to do that suited them to a T. This book is like a personal photo album and I look forward to introducing and sharing Lincoln Park with my daughter, who will just have to trust me when I tell her the place was holy.

My grandfather, Alphonse Guillmette, ran the roller coaster for many years at Lincoln Park, so when this book was released- it made for a great gift. Needless to say, it went over big! What I didn't expect, however, was the surfacing of my own childhood giddiness: As I read the book, I returned back to a muggy night where flashing lights pierced the dark skies and distant sounds of children's cries enticed us toward the midway. To where the smells of popcorn and fried dough and vomit filled the air. To where a grinning man heckled all the passer-byes until a bell went off- another prize! To where the roller coaster, tilt-a-whirl and Ferris wheel made our stomachs do back flips. To where there was no need for anything but laughter.

Spinner- thank you for allowing me to remember a kinder time!

I have missed Lincoln Park so much since it's demise. I was so afraid this wonderful place would be lost forever. To see it come to life again in this book brought back so many happy memories. My grandfather used to take my brother and I every Wednesday during the summer. The pictures and stories stirred memories,smells,sounds, and smiles long forgotten. If you ever had the privilege of going you would also enjoy locating the video "Lincoln Park Remembered", with photographs and film clips. How nice to be able to step through the gates again!

Going to Lincoln Park for the first time (in the early 70's) was one of the best family outtings we ever had. We were there as part of a special Polaroid day, and the special "Polaroid passes" we had tied to our wrists allowed us kids to ride on everything in the park for only 50 cents!

Unlike the modern theme parks, we were allowed to bring in our own food. Dad set up a home base in the picnic area where he cooked hamburgers and hot dogs on a portable grill. The folks spent all day chatting with the other Polaroid employees while us kids went nuts all around the park (I was still young enough to enjoy the colorful rides in Kiddie Land, yet old enough for most of the adult rides (except the big Coaster...!)). That day started a yearly tradition (either going with the Polaroid group or on my birthday in July). But, 30 years later the park is gone (and Polaroid pretty much is too!)....

This book really brings back a lot of memories! You'll re-discover attractions you may have forgotten about, and you'll learn quite a bit about the park. It has a lot of pictures and you'll go through this book very quickly!

Overall, the book is a treat, but you'll find yourself wishing it was longer. It leaves you hungering for a bit more. I would have liked it to include pictures of *all* the attractions, and maybe an overhead plan/map of the park. (It was kind of hard trying to picture where everything used to be located.) But, this is the only aspect of the book that I found was lacking.

I'm really glad I bought this book, and if you have a Lincoln Park story to tell, you'll be glad you did too! You'll then be compelled to write about what the park meant to you! (We should turn these review pages into "Lincoln Park Remembered - Part 2"!)

This was a wonderful book purchased from a wonderful vendor. The transaction was completed quickly and professionally. I hope to do business with them again in the very near future. Thank you!!!

I was only 8 years old when Lincoln Park closed forever. My parents would bring me and then my sister when she was born. We have pictures of us on the kiddie carousel, German Carousel, Mother goose ride and more. I regret that I was never able to ride the Comet, as I was too small. As an adult I LOVE coasters and I'm sad I was never able to experience the Comet.

My parents went on their first date at the park and played mini golf. My mom and her family often went during her childhood. She was a big fan of the roller rink. My grandparents and great aunt and uncle used to go ballroom dancing.

This book really takes you back to remember a time when things were simple and it was all about family.

I drive by the sad remains of Lincoln Park everyday on my way to work. Seeing it the decaying remains on a daily basis made me forget what it looked like in it's glory and even just after closing. This book brought back all the memories.

Many wonderful pictures in this book and a wealth of information. Like others I wish it was longer and had even more pictures in it, but I am grateful just the same.

Thank you Spinner Publications for creating this book. Check out the video by the same name, too!

While there is nothing that could duplicate the numerous sleepless nights leading upto the annual summer trip to Lincoln Park, this book comes close. I kept looking closely at some of those b/w pictures from the 60s and 70s to see if me or my siblings were in them!