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The old Boblo Island Amusement Park ferry dock is coming down on the mainland. It was a symbol of what was, when the ferry ...
After years of decay along Amherstburg’s riverfront, crews began work Thursday to dismantle the last remnants of the former ...
For thousands of Michiganders, the name Boblo Island brings happy nostalgia and memories of family outings at the beloved amusement park. Formerly known as an entertainment area, Boblo Island ...
Visitors take a turn on the log flume ride at Boblo Island amusement park in 1973. HUM Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images A family watches the sunset from Boblo Island in the 1970s.
Boblo Island Amusement Park eventually closed on September 30, 1993. The film also looks at the present, with preservationists trying to save the Ste. Claire from being scrapped.
The film explores the history of Boblo Island amusement park and tells the story of Sarah E. Ray, who forced the integration of Boblo Island in 1945.
Many Detroiters who are old enough have fond memories of hopping aboard the ferries for the former Boblo Island amusement park. Now, a new generation could soon be able to share the experience.
Memories of Boblo. Everyone has a memory to tell. Here are some we found on various blogs and forums: I was one of the last generations of people who were able to enjoy Bob-Lo island amusement park.
"Boblo Boats" tells the story of the generations of Detroiters who grew up going to Boblo Island, the island amusement park that operated from the 1890s until its closure in the early 1990s, and ...
A doctor, psychic and amusement park fanatic unite to save Detroit's beloved Boblo Boat. When Ste. Claire and SS Columbia sounded their whistles, every Detroit kid knew it heralded the coming of ...
The film explores the history of Boblo Island amusement park and tells the story of Sarah E. Ray, who forced the integration of Boblo Island in 1945.
A doctor, psychic and amusement park fanatic unite to save Detroit's beloved Boblo Boat. When Ste. Claire and SS Columbia sounded their whistles, every Detroit kid knew it heralded the coming of ...