Defunct Roller Coasters: 9

NameTypeDesignScaleOpenedClosed
Scenic RailwayWoodSit Down
Speed TobogganWoodSit Down
Giant Roller CoasterWoodSit Down
Devil's GorgeWoodSit Down
Racing CoasterWoodSit Down
Dip The DipsWoodSit Down
FlashWoodSit Down
Velvet CoasterWoodSit Down
Cyclone BowlsWoodSit Down

Location

White City was located on the corner of East 63rd Street & South Martin Luther King Drive (or South Parkway at the time).

History

In 1933 a series of fires destroyed most of the park. Portions remained open until 1950 when the Parkway Gardens Housing project was built on the site.

Notes

A 1931 film titled "World City in Its Teens: A Report on Chicago" shows a photo of White City with a compact roller coaster named "Thunderbolt". It hasn't been determined if this is an additional ride or perhaps another name for the Flash.

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