I can say in 1983 when the park was still owned by Marriott, there was in fact a plaque in front of the pond as seen in my picture in the foreground...what it says though, I don't know.
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- Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:11 pm
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: Plaque in front of reflecting pool
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- Thu Nov 10, 2005 11:18 am
- Forum: Rides
- Topic: PGA's rides or SFGAM's Rides
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Well, in Six Flags' defense, Marriott was the one who ended up closing Southern Cross, as I believe the cables and such were gone in 1983, and in 1984, Marriott was the one who demolished the Orleans Southern Cross station to begin erecting White Water Rampage. Also, Eagle's Flight was removed in 19...
- Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:42 am
- Forum: Rides
- Topic: Rides No Longer in Gurnee
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