Fontaine Ferry Park (Louisville, Ky.); Amusement parks; People
A crowd of people at Fontaine Ferry Park, Louisville, Kentucky. A clubhouse at the top of the hill has a stairway and dock leading out to the Idlewild steamboat (not shown). Some people are dressed in casual tops and pants; others are dressed in...
People; Crowds; Amusement parks; Fontaine Ferry Park (Louisville, Ky.)
Crowds of people sit or stand around at Fontaine Ferry Park in Louisville, Kentucky. Many people wear hats. All of the attendees are white. The arch of an entryway is visible above the crowd and lights shine in the distance in this night scene.
Automobiles; Advertising; Amusement parks; Fontaine Ferry Park (Louisville, Ky.); Transportation
Crowds gather to view the car display at Fontaine Ferry Park in Louisville, Kentucky. A group of three women in dresses stands talking to one side. Banners hang from trees over the Chevrolets. One banner reads, "Drive it only five miles and...
The House of Ripley at West End Fontaine Ferry amusement park in Louisville, Kentucky. Children and adults wearing white clothes stand in line at the "House of Mystery," a white shack painted with windows and some lettering: "See...
Miniature railroad at West End Fontaine Ferry amusement park in Louisville, Kentucky. The train is labeled, "Toyland R. R." and "1365." An adult conductor and small children are in the cars. Behind a fence to the left of the...
Buildings; Fontaine Ferry Park (Louisville, Ky.); Amusement parks; Roller coasters
Entrance to Fontaine Ferry Park in Louisville, Kentucky. A railroad track is in the foreground and a roller coaster sits inside the fenced grounds to the right of the entrance. This amusement park opened in 1905 and closed in 1969.
Merry-go-rounds; Fontaine Ferry Park (Louisville, Ky.); Amusement parks; Amusement rides
Figures of prancing horses, lions, and giraffes adorn the carousel at Fontaine Ferry Park in Louisville, Kentucky. Lines of light bulbs, strategically placed mirrors, and metallic-toned decorations ornament the carousel. Along the edge of the...
Amusement parks; Fontaine Ferry Park (Louisville, Ky.); Amusement rides
This partially corroded image depicts the alpine slide ride at Fontaine Ferry Park in Louisville, Kentucky. Twin slides end atop two wood-planked raised platforms. A sign painted on the wall shows a hand pointing and the words "way to top of...
Fontaine Ferry Park (Louisville, Ky.); Games; Amusement parks
A woman in a hat checks out the Fish Pond game at Fontaine Ferry Park. Signs announce, "[This] is where you go fishing. 10 fish pond." Women, a man, and a child stand behind the sign but in front of a series of prizes, including hand...
Fontaine Ferry Park (Louisville, Ky.); Amusement parks; Swimming pools; Swimmers; People
Children in swimsuits stand atop a platform connected to a large wooden wheel in the swimming pool at Fontaine Ferry Park in Louisville, Kentucky. Other children are in the water or sitting or lying down by the edge of the pool. The children's...
Fontaine Ferry Park (Louisville, Ky.); Amusement parks; Swimming pools; Swimmers; People
A platform connects to a large wooden wheel in the swimming pool at Fontaine Ferry Park in Louisville, Kentucky. Children are in the water or sitting or lying down by the edge of the pool. The children's swimsuits cover their torsos and some wear...
Six young women in bathing suits stand on a stage at Fontaine Ferry Park, Louisville, Kentucky, holding trophies. These are the winners of the Bathing Beauty Contest. Each young woman wears a sash across her chest with a number and the name of a...
Fontaine Ferry Park (Louisville, Ky.); Amusement parks; Beauty contests; Men; People
A large crowd of people surround a stage at Fontaine Ferry Park, Louisville, Kentucky, on which a line of men stand. These men are the judges for the Bathing Beauty Contest. Many men in the crowd wear white hats with dark bands.
Fontaine Ferry Park (Louisville, Ky.); Amusement parks; Beauty contests; Bathing beauties; Women; Group portraits; People
A large group of beauty contestants pose for a group portrait at Fontaine Ferry Park, Louisville, Kentucky. The young women wear bathing suits and pumps. Each contestant has a sash across her chest, some of which have company names and some have...
Fontaine Ferry Park (Louisville, Ky.); Amusement parks; Beauty contests; Bathing beauties; Women; People
A large group of beauty contestants stands on a stage surrounded by a seated crowd at Fontaine Ferry Park, Louisville, Kentucky. Loud speakers and lights sit at the top of poles. The sides of the reviewing stand has a Chevrolet sign and small...
Fontaine Ferry Park (Louisville, Ky.); Amusement parks; Contests; Twins; Men; People
Two men sit in chairs. These are the winners of the "Oldest set of twins" contest at Fontaine Ferry Park, Louisville, Kentucky. They both wear glasses, white shirts with ties, and dark pants. One is holding a white hat and a cane; the...
