EAGLE POINT FUN LAND - Revision history

Randylyon at 03:09, 29 January 2019

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	Fun Land's success began to diminish by the late 1970s when competition from other attractions reduced attendance. The closing of the bridge in 1982 stopped traffic from coming past and liability insurance finally made operating the center impossible. It closed within a few years.		Fun Land's success began to diminish by the late 1970s when competition from other attractions reduced attendance. The closing of the bridge in 1982 stopped traffic from coming past and liability insurance finally made operating the center impossible. It closed within a few years.

	The 1968 through 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 2705 Rhomberg.		The 1968 through 1989 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 2705 Rhomberg.

Randylyon at 05:02, 30 November 2015

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	[[File:epfl2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Go-kart. Photo courtesy: contributor to Telegraph Herald and https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]Go-karts for Fun Land were purchased from a dealer in Wisconsin. Immediately popular, the go-karts were often purposely flipped and used to run into other drivers.		[[File:epfl2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Go-kart. Photo courtesy: contributor to Telegraph Herald and https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]Go-karts for Fun Land were purchased from a dealer in Wisconsin. Immediately popular, the go-karts were often purposely flipped and used to run into other drivers.

	Since Fun Land was built within the quarry, temperatures soared since there was little breeze. After a busy time of racing or skating, customers flocked to the concession stand. In addition to soft drinks and snow cones, popcorn and cotton candy ~~was~~ available.		Since Fun Land was built within the quarry, temperatures soared since there was little breeze. After a busy time of racing or skating, customers flocked to the concession stand. In addition to soft drinks and snow cones, popcorn and cotton candy were available.

	[[File:epfl3.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Zoo. Photo courtesy: contributor to Telegraph Herald and https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]Funland's zoo included Felix, a 400-500 pound African male lion purchased from a zoo in Madison, Wisconsin. Other features of the zoo included a black bear, an assortment of birds including a peacock, and a chimp named Carol who occasionally escaped and climbed the cliff by [[EAGLE POINT PARK]].		[[File:epfl3.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Zoo. Photo courtesy: contributor to Telegraph Herald and https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]Funland's zoo included Felix, a 400-500 pound African male lion purchased from a zoo in Madison, Wisconsin. Other features of the zoo included a black bear, an assortment of birds including a peacock, and a chimp named Carol who occasionally escaped and climbed the cliff by [[EAGLE POINT PARK]].

	Fun Land's success began to diminish by the late 1970s when competition from other attractions reduced attendance. The closing of the bridge in 1982 stopped traffic from coming past and liability insurance finally made operating the center impossible ~~and it~~ closed within a few years.		Fun Land's success began to diminish by the late 1970s when competition from other attractions reduced attendance. The closing of the bridge in 1982 stopped traffic from coming past and liability insurance finally made operating the center impossible. It closed within a few years.

	The 1968 through 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 2705 Rhomberg.		The 1968 through 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 2705 Rhomberg.
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	Day, Mike. "Fifty Summers Ago, the Fun Began." Telegraph Herald, July 21, 2013, p. 1 and 6a		Day, Mike. "Fifty Summers Ago, the Fun Began." ''Telegraph Herald'', July 21, 2013, p. 1 and 6a



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Randylyon at 02:15, 22 April 2014

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	Fun Land's success began to diminish by the late 1970s when competition from other attractions reduced attendance. The closing of the bridge in 1982 stopped traffic from coming past and liability insurance finally made operating the center impossible and it closed within a few years.		Fun Land's success began to diminish by the late 1970s when competition from other attractions reduced attendance. The closing of the bridge in 1982 stopped traffic from coming past and liability insurance finally made operating the center impossible and it closed within a few years.

	The ~~1985~~ through 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 2705 Rhomberg.		The 1968 through 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 2705 Rhomberg.


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	~~The 1968 through 1983 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 2705 Rhomberg.~~

	[[Category: Amusement Centers]]		[[Category: Amusement Centers]]

Randylyon at 03:54, 3 January 2014

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	[[File:epfl4.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: contributor to Telegraph Herald and https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]EAGLE POINT FUN LAND. On June 30, 1963 Eagle Point ~~Funland~~, "the tri-state's most unique fun spot," opened for business with an archery range, go-karts, an 18-hole miniature golf course, pitching machine, pony rides, roller-skating, and a zoo. The business venture of Paul Wagner, Leslie Furuseth, and Tom Andresen, Eagle Point Funland was located at the north end of Rhomberg Avenue. The amusement center was near the approach to the [[RHOMBERG BRIDGE]] and within the quarry of the [[EAGLE POINT LIME WORKS]].		[[File:epfl4.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: contributor to Telegraph Herald and https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]EAGLE POINT FUN LAND. On June 30, 1963 Eagle Point Fun Land, "the tri-state's most unique fun spot," opened for business with an archery range, go-karts, an 18-hole miniature golf course, pitching machine, pony rides, roller-skating, and a zoo. The business venture of Paul Wagner, Leslie Furuseth, and Tom Andresen, Eagle Point Funland was located at the north end of Rhomberg Avenue. The amusement center was near the approach to the [[RHOMBERG BRIDGE]] and within the quarry of the [[EAGLE POINT LIME WORKS]].

	[[File:epfl1.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Skating rink with sides down. Photo courtesy: contributor to Telegraph Herald and https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]		[[File:epfl1.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Skating rink with sides down. Photo courtesy: contributor to Telegraph Herald and https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]
	The skating rink was one of the center's main attractions. Constructed with hinged, wooden walls that could be swung upwards to present an open-air pavilion, the rink's special lighting made the blue floor glisten. Music of the day was played to the skaters who kept the rink busy during its daily hours of 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and Sunday afternoons from 2:00-4:00 p.m. The rink was also used for school and private parties as well as hockey games. Furuseth, who had co-owned the W & W Roller Rink located near the present site of Walmart, and Wagner were both experienced skaters who took alternating weekends managing the rink.		The skating rink was one of the center's main attractions. Constructed with hinged, wooden walls that could be swung upwards to present an open-air pavilion, the rink's special lighting made the blue floor glisten. Music of the day was played to the skaters who kept the rink busy during its daily hours of 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and Sunday afternoons from 2:00-4:00 p.m. The rink was also used for school and private parties as well as hockey games. Furuseth, who had co-owned the W & W Roller Rink located near the present site of Walmart, and Wagner were both experienced skaters who took alternating weekends managing the rink.

	[[File:epfl2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Go-kart. Photo courtesy: contributor to Telegraph Herald and https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]Go-karts for ~~Funland~~ were purchased from a dealer in Wisconsin. Immediately popular, the go-karts were often purposely flipped and used to run into other drivers.		[[File:epfl2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Go-kart. Photo courtesy: contributor to Telegraph Herald and https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]Go-karts for Fun Land were purchased from a dealer in Wisconsin. Immediately popular, the go-karts were often purposely flipped and used to run into other drivers.

	Since ~~Funland~~ was built within the quarry, temperatures soared since there was little breeze. After a busy time of racing or skating, customers flocked to the concession stand. In addition to soft drinks and snow cones, popcorn and cotton candy was available.		Since Fun Land was built within the quarry, temperatures soared since there was little breeze. After a busy time of racing or skating, customers flocked to the concession stand. In addition to soft drinks and snow cones, popcorn and cotton candy was available.

	[[File:epfl3.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Zoo. Photo courtesy: contributor to Telegraph Herald and https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]Funland's zoo included Felix, a 400-500 pound African male lion purchased from a zoo in Madison, Wisconsin. Other features of the zoo included a black bear, an assortment of birds including a peacock, and a chimp named Carol who occasionally escaped and climbed the cliff by [[EAGLE POINT PARK]].		[[File:epfl3.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Zoo. Photo courtesy: contributor to Telegraph Herald and https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]Funland's zoo included Felix, a 400-500 pound African male lion purchased from a zoo in Madison, Wisconsin. Other features of the zoo included a black bear, an assortment of birds including a peacock, and a chimp named Carol who occasionally escaped and climbed the cliff by [[EAGLE POINT PARK]].

	~~Funland~~'s success began to diminish by the late 1970s when competition from other attractions reduced attendance. The closing of the bridge in 1982 stopped traffic from coming past and liability insurance finally made operating the center impossible and it closed within a few years.		Fun Land's success began to diminish by the late 1970s when competition from other attractions reduced attendance. The closing of the bridge in 1982 stopped traffic from coming past and liability insurance finally made operating the center impossible and it closed within a few years.

	The 1985 through 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 2705 Rhomberg.		The 1985 through 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 2705 Rhomberg.

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[[File:epfl4.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Photo courtesy: contributor to Telegraph Herald and https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]EAGLE POINT FUN LAND. On June 30, 1963 Eagle Point Funland, "the tri-state's most unique fun spot," opened for business with an archery range, go-karts, an 18-hole miniature golf course, pitching machine, pony rides, roller-skating, and a zoo. The business venture of Paul Wagner, Leslie Furuseth, and Tom Andresen, Eagle Point Funland was located at the north end of Rhomberg Avenue. The amusement center was near the approach to the [[RHOMBERG BRIDGE]] and within the quarry of the [[EAGLE POINT LIME WORKS]].

[[File:epfl1.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Skating rink with sides down. Photo courtesy: contributor to Telegraph Herald and https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]
The skating rink was one of the center's main attractions. Constructed with hinged, wooden walls that could be swung upwards to present an open-air pavilion, the rink's special lighting made the blue floor glisten. Music of the day was played to the skaters who kept the rink busy during its daily hours of 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and Sunday afternoons from 2:00-4:00 p.m. The rink was also used for school and private parties as well as hockey games. Furuseth, who had co-owned the W & W Roller Rink located near the present site of Walmart, and Wagner were both experienced skaters who took alternating weekends managing the rink.

[[File:epfl2.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Go-kart. Photo courtesy: contributor to Telegraph Herald and https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]Go-karts for Funland were purchased from a dealer in Wisconsin. Immediately popular, the go-karts were often purposely flipped and used to run into other drivers.

Since Funland was built within the quarry, temperatures soared since there was little breeze. After a busy time of racing or skating, customers flocked to the concession stand. In addition to soft drinks and snow cones, popcorn and cotton candy was available.

[[File:epfl3.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Zoo. Photo courtesy: contributor to Telegraph Herald and https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]Funland's zoo included Felix, a 400-500 pound African male lion purchased from a zoo in Madison, Wisconsin. Other features of the zoo included a black bear, an assortment of birds including a peacock, and a chimp named Carol who occasionally escaped and climbed the cliff by [[EAGLE POINT PARK]].

Funland's success began to diminish by the late 1970s when competition from other attractions reduced attendance. The closing of the bridge in 1982 stopped traffic from coming past and liability insurance finally made operating the center impossible and it closed within a few years.

The 1985 through 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 2705 Rhomberg.

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Source:

Day, Mike. "Fifty Summers Ago, the Fun Began." Telegraph Herald, July 21, 2013, p. 1 and 6a

The 1968 through 1983 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 2705 Rhomberg.

[[Category: Amusement Centers]]