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1897

Rock Springs Park was opened as a commercial park in Chester.

Jun 05, 1915

A fire on the Old Mill ride at Rock Springs Park in Chester killed four young people.

1970

Rock Springs Park shut down and was purchased by the Department of Highways.

Other events that happened on or around 1970

1974

Rock Springs Park structures were sold to make way for a new road and Ohio River bridge.

Other events that happened on or around 1974


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