Riverside Library February 18th

February 7th, 2010 · No Comments

HISTORY OF CRESCENT PARK

The Riverside Branch Library offers a slideshow presentation on the
History of Crescent Park on Thursday, February 18th from 6:30 – 8:00pm.

Join us for an evening of reminiscence as Ed Serowik, “Mr. Crescent Park”
and Riverside local, will give a presentation on Crescent Park. He will
talk about the history of the park from the early days of 1886 to its
close in 1979. You will see over 100 images of the park, taking you all
the way from the early days to the park being torn down and the
rehabilitation of the Carousel.

Mr. Serowik’s long history with Crescent Park started in 1948 when he
started working at the bowling alley setting pins. In 1950 he became ring
boy at the Carousel working under the Looff family when a ride only cost
14 cents! He went on to work maintenance and as ride manager at the park.

This program is free and open to the public. For more information call
(401) 433-4877.

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