Riverview Amusement Park Appraisal

Framed Riverview Amusement Park Ticket Collage

This item is a professionally framed collage of vintage ephemera from Chicago's historic Riverview Park, which operated from 1904 to 1967. The central vertical element is a letterhead or promotional flyer featuring the iconic 'Aladdin' or 'Genie' mascot in a red and white striped cape, backed by images of the park's Moorish-style architecture. Flanking this central image are two vertical columns of authentic 'Series A' and 'Series B' cardboard ride tickets. Notable rides listed include the Bobs, Flying Turns, Jetstream, and the Tilt-A-Whirl, with prices ranging from 5 to 30 cents, dating these pieces likely to the 1950s or 1960s. The tickets are color-coded in shades of orange, tan, and red. The entire ensemble is housed in a dark wood frame with a gold-tone inner fillet and protected by glass. The ephemera shows minor signs of age-related toning and subtle foxing, particularly on the white margins of the central print, but the colors remain vibrant with no significant tears or creases visible. This piece serves as a significant historical record of mid-century American amusement park culture, featuring the park's famous Western & Belmont Ave. address and 'LAkeview 5-2330' phone number.