Americana Disappearing?

Discussion in 'Miscellaneous Photos' started by Family Guy, Dec 2, 2017.

  1. Family Guy

    Family Guy Mega Poster Founding Member

    Who knows where this is?

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  2. Roger Coveleskie

    Roger Coveleskie State HOF Founding Member Member State Hall of Fame

  3. T Shot

    T Shot Mega Poster

    New attraction at the CC??
     
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  4. wpt

    wpt Forum Leader Founding Member Forum Leader

    The New and Improved amusement park in Sparta, Ill ... WPT ... (YAC) ...
     
  5. kilmon

    kilmon Active Member

    Hard to believe that survived sky high scrap prices a couple years ago.
     
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  6. wpt

    wpt Forum Leader Founding Member Forum Leader

    The locals said no problem, a little scraping and a coat of paint it will be like brand new ... Make the Sparta, Motel look like a dump ... WPT .... (YAC) ...
     
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  7. wpt

    wpt Forum Leader Founding Member Forum Leader

    Not sure if it passed the safety inspection yet so figure with all of the use its going to get and all the money it will add to the 20/30 million generated in the area it will probably be ready for the mini grand in 2021 ... Just a guesstamate on my part ... WPT ... (YAC) ...
     
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  8. BSAMX

    BSAMX Active Member

    Must be in the mid-west. Is that a ski hill in the background?
     
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  9. Family Guy

    Family Guy Mega Poster Founding Member

    I was waiting for someone to ask. No ski slopes in the state. I was thinking some would know where this is.
     
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  10. 1rex

    1rex Active Member

    there is a ferris wheel that looks a lot like that one on lake erie. Geneva on the lake, ohio it is still operating. the firehouse winery operates it
     
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  11. Family Guy

    Family Guy Mega Poster Founding Member

    Location hint: These can be seen on a major interstate going north and south.
     
  12. Sky Dog

    Sky Dog Member

    Interstate 75, exit 141, TN
     
  13. Family Guy

    Family Guy Mega Poster Founding Member

    YES! :)
    How did you notice it? You can walk around the area if go to the truck stop.
     
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  14. 320090T

    320090T Mega Poster Founding Member

    Drove past it this morning on the way south.
    What is the history of the place?
    What is the first name of the place?
    Something Palace.
     
  15. Family Guy

    Family Guy Mega Poster Founding Member

    I have no idea. In the summer there are some squatting vendors / barbecue trailers there. You can access the old mini theme park thru the Pilot parking lot.
     
  16. Flyersarebest

    Flyersarebest Moderator Founding Member Forum Leader

    Google is your friend
    Typed in Exit 141 (it's on the side of the fire truck) amusement park and there it was. Patriotic Palace
    This pic is of better days
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    Great picture Flyer!!! joe
     
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  17. RPAD

    RPAD Well-Known Member

    It's the damn cell phones and FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) :)
     
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  18. Hasbeen

    Hasbeen Well-Known Member

    Can't beleive Mike and Frank from American Pickers haven't bought it at 10x it's value and relocated it to a new site and renamed it Patina Palace....o_O
     
  19. cl3

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  20. greenman006

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  21. Flyersarebest

    Flyersarebest Moderator Founding Member Forum Leader

    Same fate. It's just taking longer
     
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  22. JB Lewis

    JB Lewis Member

    The Spud drive-in, real Americana.
     

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