The first black amusement park was established in Chicago. Joyland Park was established in 1923 by W.C.S. & S Amusement Company. The park operated until 1925. It was designed to entertain the growing number of blacks in the Bronzeville neighborhood. The amusement park advertised, 'come one, come all,' for free attractions with performances by the […]
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