Bit of sad news comes to us via Facebook today. A piece of Tulsa history is up for sale on eBay- the Zingo roller coaster from Bell's Amusement Park.
Zingo Roller Coaster on eBay
While not what most people consider "architecture," I consider a wooden roller coaster built in 1968 an intriguing piece of design. Not to mention a historically significant piece of local history, and roadside Americana!
Bell's was opened on Tulsa Fairgrounds in 1951. They were forced to close in 2006 after a squabble over the amusement park's lease. Efforts were under way last year to relocate the park to Coweta, but the deal is still in the formative stages.
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One last ride...thanks
Nice! Great memories of my childhood. The last time I rode the Zingo though, it felt like the thing was splintering around me...I needed a chiropractic adjustment afterwards.
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