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News: Deconstruction at Bell's Amusement Park begins

Posted at 2:59 PM EST (1959 GMT)

Jan. 28th, 2007 -- Crews have begun deconstruction of the attractions at the historic Oklahoma amusement park.

On January 26, a local news agency paid a visit to the historic Oklahoma amusement park. After 56-years of operating, the park has begun disassembling its attractions.

According to KOTV, workers have already begun the deconstruction process of several rides, including the “Scrambler” and the traditional merry-go-round. It is said that the rides are going into storage, but as to whether the rides will remain that way remains to be confirmed.

A noted ride, popular for its frights and delights, was the dark ride “Phantasmagoria.”

This ride, unique to Bell's, featured several horrifying delights, "designed to scare [riders] back into line", according to Bob Bell, president of the amusement park.

As of January 28, Bell's Amusement Park has a deadline to move out by March 8, 2007.

Related stories: Bell's amusement park sells ride to county
Lease for Bell's Amusement Park expires
Bell's Amusement Park interested in moving

For more information, visit KOTV.
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I love DW

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Well it's sad to see another amusement park go but I guess it's just part of the changes the industry goes through.

1/28/2007 3:48 PM
Zingoman

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You know, I just took off to Tulsa today and swung by the park. They have removed a lot of stuff already. I took some pictures on my cell phone. The Scrambler looked to be one of the only rides untouched. Even Zingo's train was nowhere to be found. I'll try to get some pictures up for you guys.

1/28/2007 7:34 PM
bk2004

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Umm...where have I been? I had no idea they were taking down the park. Oh to the well!!

1/28/2007 9:54 PM
Mrceagle

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Sad sad news! I pray the fair grounds dies. they definitely don't know how to make good business chances.

1/28/2007 10:16 PM
Wes

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So sad. I hope they relocate to another place that will fit their needs.

1/29/2007 10:47 AM


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