Six Flags Over Mid-America opened on June 5th, 1971. For its 50th anniversary, the park hosted a special event to celebrate the milestone. Many things have changed over the years like the name change to Six Flags St. Louis. Because of this, it was great to get a look back at the rich history.
Six Flags Over Mid-America Original Map
Out of the original rides only the Tommy G. Robertson Railroad, Log Flume, and River King Mine Train still exist. You will also notice how much smaller the park used to be. The train was the original barrier to the park. Now it extends much beyond that. Also, notice the two Mine Trains. The park opened with two of the same coaster. Arrow Dynamics Mine Trains were so popular that they thought they needed two of them.
Six Flags Over Mid-America Museum
When you walk into the Museum there is so much to catch the eye. A great photo opportunity exists with the Log Flume. As you walk through you are giving yearly insights into the history of the park.
Six Flags Over Mid-America Ground Breaking
A highlight was this section showing off the Construction of the park! Seeing the shovel for the ground breaking took our breath away. The shots of the park under construction give really cool insight into the early days.
The Rich History
Our second favorite item is the ticket to Six Flags Over Mid-America from 1971. Located in the first pillar on the right. In the days when most people just download a ticket to their phone, it was great seeing how special one of these looked back in the day. Glad the park had the foresight to preserve it so well.
Block Zone for a Classic
This was the original Block Zone map for Screamin’ Eagle. Also, it was our favorite item! That is because the Screamin’ Eagle continues to be our favorite roller coaster at the park. This would show the ride operators where the trains were on the track. That way they would know when the train was coming back. In case of the ride stalling, they would be able to know exactly where it is.
Refurbishing another Classic
The Grand Ole Carousel is the oldest attraction in the park. It debuted at Six Flags over Mid-America in 1972. However, this Philadelphia Toboggan Company was originally built in 1915 for the now-defunct Luna Park. Artists and Carpenters are hard at work refurbishing this classic. Another Completed horse shown here is proof that they are doing an incredible job!
Jet Scream takes a bow
Jet Scream was the park’s original Looping Roller Coaster at Six Flags Over Mid-America. With only one inversion it might look pretty tame. Yet when it debuted it was a huge hit for the park. This coaster was on the same plot of land that Batman: The Ride currently calls home.
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It was great seeing the park celebrate this incredible Milestone. So many memories have been made at this park over the last 50 years. Here is to 50 more and many more after that!
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