Legend City Collection
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Admission Ticket 1972
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Admission ticket, 1972.
Antique Car Ride 1963
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The Antique Car Ride was one of the longest-running and most popular attractions at the park.
Brochure Cover
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Legend City opening brochure.
Dutchman Shack
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The Dutchman’s Shack “Tilt House” was across from the Dutchman Mine in the Ghost Town section of the park. The bizarre illusionary effects were a crowd favorite and the house was one of Crandall’s first features that he insisted to be included in the park.
Legend City Billboard
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Guns, Girls and Games billboard, circa 1970.
Iron Horse Leaving Station
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The Iron Horse train was a replica of an 1860s steam locomotive, with a tender, two coaches and caboose. The track ran along the boundary of the entire park.
Legend City Map
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Some of the rides and unique areas of the park include: (upper left): Merry-Go-Round, Gila Monster roller coaster, and businesses like Pom Pom Hats and Printy’s Sno Cones. (upper right): Boot Hill, Mine Ride and the Ghost Town. (left): Indian Island and Blakely Sports Car Ride. (right): River Ride and Burro Ride. (lower left): Gay ‘90s Village, Sailboat Ride, and Amphitheatre. (lower right): Antique Car Ride, Penny Arcade, Gay ‘90s Golf, and Train Station.
River of Legends Guide 1963
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The guides on the River of Legends led their guests through scenes of Indian warfare, earthquakes, falling boulders and mysterious caves.
Shootin Gallery
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The all-female staff of the Shootin’ Gallery in front of their attraction during the first season of Legend City. The gallery was located on the cusp of the Boom Town and Ghost Town sections and drew a steady stream of aspiring marksmen.
Sky Ride 1963
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Spanning the width of the park, the 80-foot high Sky Ride could accommodate 900 passengers per hour in its 28 cars. The ride was built in Switzerland by Von Roll Manufacturing, for $290,000.
Vonda Kay and Kurley Q
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Future Miss America Vonda Kay Van Dyke and her friend Kurley-Q on stage in 1963. Van Dyke was featured at the Golden Palace Saloon as both a singer and a ventriloquist, talents she would perform when she won the Miss America Pageant in 1965.
Wallace Ladmo and Gerald in Canoe, circa 1963
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Wallace and Ladmo (and Gerald) are part of the foundation of Legend City. As the hosts of the longest-running TV show in American history (in its category). Wallace and Ladmo (and Pat McMahon and his many characters) were a Phoenix hometown favorite from 1954-1989. The creative and eclectic crew put on weekend shows at the Lagoon Amphitheater and would sometimes visit different spots in the park, where cameras were ready to cover their antics.
Auction Notice 1984
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Legend City closed its doors for the last time on September 4, 1983. The following spring, nearly everything in the park went to public auction. What wasn’t sold was razed and the property was re-developed. Salt River Project’s corporate offices now occupy most of the original space.
Legend City Canoe Postcard
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“The Indian War Canoe ride requires the active help of all passengers on its thrilling exploration of LEGEND CITY.”
Legend City Cars Postcard
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“The Blakely Sports Car Ride in the modern section is one of the park’s most popular and elaborate rides.”
Legend City Fort Shootout Postcard
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“Everyone joins the fight in manning the walls of the fort.”
Legend City Crazy Kups Postcard
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“The unpredictable Krazy Kups are a rollicking breathtaking adventure in the fabulous modern amusement section of this magnificent Family Fun Park.”
Legend City Lost Dutchman Mine Postcard
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“This old mine was cursed by the slave Indians forced to work by the Peralta family during the 1700’s. Jacob Walz, the ‘Lost Dutchman,’ disappeared shortly after discovering the fabulously rich gold mine; and since that time, many others who sought the claim were driven mad by the curse and died. 56th Street & East Washington, Phoenix, Ariz.”
Legend City Sky Ride Postcard
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“The Magnificent Sky Ride – one of the Park’s most thrilling rides is the swinging gondola trip across the entire area of Legend City with a bird’s-eye view of all the color and excitements of America’s greatest Family Fun Park.”
Dutchman Shack
The Dutchman’s Shack “Tilt House” was across from the Dutchman Mine in the Ghost Town section of the park. The bizarre illusionary effects were a crowd favorite and the house was one of Crandall’s first features that he insisted to be included in the park.
Legend City Map
Some of the rides and unique areas of the park include: (upper left): Merry-Go-Round, Gila Monster roller coaster, and businesses like Pom Pom Hats and Printy’s Sno Cones. (upper right): Boot Hill, Mine Ride and the Ghost Town. (left): Indian Island and Blakely Sports Car Ride. (right): River Ride and Burro Ride. (lower left): Gay ‘90s Village, Sailboat Ride, and Amphitheatre. (lower right): Antique Car Ride, Penny Arcade, Gay ‘90s Golf, and Train Station.
Shootin Gallery
The all-female staff of the Shootin’ Gallery in front of their attraction during the first season of Legend City. The gallery was located on the cusp of the Boom Town and Ghost Town sections and drew a steady stream of aspiring marksmen.
Vonda Kay and Kurley Q
Future Miss America Vonda Kay Van Dyke and her friend Kurley-Q on stage in 1963. Van Dyke was featured at the Golden Palace Saloon as both a singer and a ventriloquist, talents she would perform when she won the Miss America Pageant in 1965.
Wallace Ladmo and Gerald in Canoe, circa 1963
Wallace and Ladmo (and Gerald) are part of the foundation of Legend City. As the hosts of the longest-running TV show in American history (in its category). Wallace and Ladmo (and Pat McMahon and his many characters) were a Phoenix hometown favorite from 1954-1989. The creative and eclectic crew put on weekend shows at the Lagoon Amphitheater and would sometimes visit different spots in the park, where cameras were ready to cover their antics.
Auction Notice 1984
Legend City closed its doors for the last time on September 4, 1983. The following spring, nearly everything in the park went to public auction. What wasn’t sold was razed and the property was re-developed. Salt River Project’s corporate offices now occupy most of the original space.
Legend City Lost Dutchman Mine Postcard
“This old mine was cursed by the slave Indians forced to work by the Peralta family during the 1700’s. Jacob Walz, the ‘Lost Dutchman,’ disappeared shortly after discovering the fabulously rich gold mine; and since that time, many others who sought the claim were driven mad by the curse and died. 56th Street & East Washington, Phoenix, Ariz.”
Legend City Sky Ride Postcard
“The Magnificent Sky Ride – one of the Park’s most thrilling rides is the swinging gondola trip across the entire area of Legend City with a bird’s-eye view of all the color and excitements of America’s greatest Family Fun Park.”
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