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Kiddieland Remembered
2024-11-06 13:00:00 2024-11-06 14:00:00 America/Chicago Kiddieland Remembered From 1929 to 2009, Kiddieland in Melrose Park was Chicago’s favorite and one of the last family-owned amusement parks in the country. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Wednesday, November 06
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-06 13:00:00 2024-11-06 14:00:00 America/Chicago Kiddieland Remembered From 1929 to 2009, Kiddieland in Melrose Park was Chicago’s favorite and one of the last family-owned amusement parks in the country. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

From 1929 to 2009, Kiddieland in Melrose Park was Chicago’s favorite and one of the last family-owned amusement parks in the country.

Join us for a fun presentation that will take you back in time. Relive the past with historian Cheryl Brown, as she revisits the history of the park with vintage photos. Re-experience the park through videos of the park on a busy summer day. Learn about the final auction of the rides, why the park had to close, and where the rides are today. REGISTER

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | Chicago History |

St. Charles Public Library
Phone: 630-584-0076 x1
Fax: 630-584-9262
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The award-winning St. Charles Public Library District is located in the scenic Fox River Valley, 35 miles west of Chicago. The Library serves a district population of 55,092 residents and has a staff of 101. The St. Charles Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

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