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Resources Updated: June 21, 2008


Advertisements:
Playland ad from 1977 PNE booklet

Books:
Butte's Pride ~ The Columbia...
Dear Old Nat...Sokane's Playground
Doin' The Puyallup
Harry G. Traver: Legends of Terror
Images of America Vanishing Seattle
Memories of Columbia Gardens
Once Upon A Time In Playland
The Enchanted Forest And Its...
Great American Amusement Parks
The Incredibla Scream Machine
The Pacific National Exhibition

Calendars
On The Midway ~ Puyallup Fair 2007

DVDs and Videos
Remember When: Nat Park
Remembering The Columbia...
Great Old Amusement Parks
PNE ~ 1958

Magazines
Roller Coaster #47 ~ Fall 1993
Sunset Magazine ~ July 1976
Unwind Sunday Magazine 2007

Souvineer Fair Programs:
Rip Snortin'-Fun! 1983
Whooopitup 1977
The Western Washington Fair 1973
50th Western Washington Fair...

Paintings:
The Fun Forest

Photos and Postcards:
Old Mill and Caterpillar Ride
Puyallup Coaster and Rides 1930's


Memories of Columbia Gardens ~
Compiled by Frank Quinn

Memories of Columbiar Gardens thumbnail

Synopsis:
This softcover captures the patrons memories of Columbia Gardens from the park's opening in 1899 to it's sad demise in 1973. Much insight is given and vintage photos offer a reminiscent look at family picnics, dances, weddings, birthday parties, and high school reunions that took place at this beautiful park. There are also photos of the Roller Coaster that operated for over 70 years.

Written by:
Frank Quinn

Published by:
Pioneer Printing
41 East Broadway
Butte, Montana 59701

Copyright 1973 by Frank Quinn and Associates, Inc.