The formula worked until it didn’t. An electrified interurban line had already been ferrying residents out from the city since 1903, and the chute tower captured here, sending riders sliding down into the water off a tall pier, was exactly the kind of thrill that trolley parks across the country used to fill railcars on weekends.
This vibrant lithographed card features Santa Claus in a red suit climbing into a snow-covered chimney, carrying a sack filled with toys, including a teddy bear and wrapped gifts. Artist: Frances Brundage.
The Derby Racing Coaster was among its signature attractions, representing the golden age of wooden roller coasters and early thrill rides. Title/Caption: “Derby Racing Coaster, Lakeside Park, Denver”.
