Forsyth, David, authorUniversity Press of Colorado, publisher2016-05-252016-05-252016http://hdl.handle.net/10217/172926Includes bibliographical references and index.In Denver's Lakeside Amusement Park, author David Matthew Forsyth details the history of the park, from its construction through its centennial, exploring how it has weathered a century of metropolitan growth, technological innovation, and cultural shifts.Introduction: In search of blooming gardens -- Lakeside, an amusement enterprise -- Just take a trip out to jolly Lakeside -- Lakeside, the white city beautiful -- Keeping Lakeside's bright lights shining -- Benjamin Krasner and Lakeside's new setup -- Lakeside speedway and the roaring bugs of speed -- The wild chipmunk vs. the mouse -- The stockers take over at Lakeside speedway -- Lakeside amusement park, public nuisance? -- Lakeside, the most entertaining city in America -- Conclusion: a century of fun at Lakeside Amusement Park.born digitalbooksengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.All rights reserved. User is responsible for compliance. Please contact University Press of Colorado at https://upcolorado.com/our-books/rights-and-permissions for use information.Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.) -- HistoryDenver (Colo.) -- Social life and customsTextAccess is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Community College of Denver, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University Denver, Regis University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University and Western Colorado University communities only.