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American Photographs: Joyland Amusement Park (2019)

by Dustin Ray Shannon

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About the Book
​Since 1949, Joyland was Wichita's largest amusement park but that changed when the park closed in 2006. In 1948, the Ottaway Amusement Company purchased 40 acres of land in south Wichita so they could build the largest roller coaster in the state of Kansas. The Ottaway Amusement Co. sold Joyland in 1975 to Stanley Nelson. For 30 years, the Nelsons were the driving force behind the park and a large percent of its current rides, including the Whacky Shack, the Log Jam, and the Sky Coaster.
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http://www.joylandamusementparkwichita.com/
Features & Details
  • Primary Category: History
  • Additional Categories Arts & Photography Books
  • Project Option: 6×9 in, 15×23 cm
    # of Pages: 72
  • Isbn
    • Hardcover, ImageWrap: 9780368989896
    • Softcover: 9780368989889
  • Publish Date: Jun 24, 2019
  • Language English
  • Keywords Kansas
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About the Creator
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Shannon Publishing
Huntsville, Alabama

In 2014, Dustin Ray Shannon and Faith Dincolo collaborated with Arcadia Publishing to create "Images of America: Saline County Kansas." The book's success spurred residents of Wichita to encourage Dustin to write a photographic history of Joyland amusement park. Inspired by this support, Dustin embarked on the project, resulting in the publication of the book in September 2015. The book was a hit, selling hundreds of copies. In 2023, Dustin released a final edition, featuring an updated layout and two new chapters on the Central Avenue and Mathewson Lane Joyland, as well as the Joyland Park Gunfighters. After the success of the Joyland book, Dustin turned his attention to the Joyland Park Gunfighters, publishing a novel titled "Whispers of the Prairie: The Chico Chronicles," set in a ghost town. Building on this momentum, he founded a subsidiary to publish historical books, both fiction and non-fiction. In May 2024, Shannon Publishing will continue its journey by releasing new titles.

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