A group of fifth- and sixth-grade students are captured riding the Tilt-A-Whirl during a picnic at Doling Park. The school outing there, a long-running tradition in Springfield, marked the end of the ...
On April 24, 1926, Herbert W. Sellner filed an application with the United States Patent Office for an “Amusement Device” designed for parks and resorts. MinnPost’s journalists are out in the ...
Carnival rides are a rite of passage for any fairgoer. If you want a thrill, there’s no better way than speed and elevation. But I’m just going to say it. I’m almost 42 years old and some carnival ...