Tulsa Roller Coaster Pops Up on eBay

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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.

If you'd like to test drive Zingo before you bid here's a video filmed in 2003...

Comments

Patrick said…
One last ride...thanks
January 10, 2011 at 9:04 PM
Chris Ensor said…
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.
January 14, 2011 at 2:16 PM
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