Going on Fast Rides!

About this episode

This episode explores the history of amusement parks in North Omaha, including roller coasters and summer activities.

Going on Fast Rides!—Roller coasters, cotton candy, and other summer fun were to be had at several amusement parks in the history of North Omaha! This episode gives a clear timeline to explore those places, the things that happened there, and the people who ran them. Our thanks to our patrons: Hailey Konnath Sheryl English Marlo Ibarra Tony Rathgeber Don Goodrich Bridget Maryalice Matt Martin Michael Wagner Sarah Swanson Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Tim Reeder Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Jim Collison and The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

Topics covered

• amusement parks
• North Omaha history
• roller coasters
• summer fun
• local culture

Keywords

• roller coasters
• cotton candy
• amusement parks
• North Omaha
• timeline
• summer fun
• local history

Mentioned in this episode

Places: North Omaha

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