Billings Wonderland
Summer time in Billings, Montana in the '50s brought Wonderland Amusement Park to life. Wonderland drew crowds of people as Billing's chief attraction. It originally opened in 1950 as Foote Amusement Center. It featured wonders such as the See 'Em Alive Zoo, Western Trail's Museum, Wonderland Speedway, Pioneer Playhouse, trout ponds, a Midway with adult and kiddie rides, miniature diesel train, snack shop, and gift store.
Wonderland amusement park, 1950s.
Foote Collection, Western Heritage Center
Wonderland amusement park, circa 1950s. It featured a speedway, thrill rides, pony rides, trout pond, and a train.
Jim Reich
The museum at Wonderland amusement park, 1950s.
Jim Reich
The crowd for Bozo Day at Wonderland amusement park, 1954. Bozo "the Capitol Clown," known at the time for his best-selling children's records on Capitol Records, was featured at Wonderland for special events.
Foote Collection, Western Heritage Center
Bozo the Clown with Don Foote at Wonderland, 1954.
Foote Collection, Western Heritage Center
The Oasis drive-in cafe at Wonderland amusement park, 1950s. It served hamburgers, malts, ice cream, and root beer.
Jim Reich
Arlene, Gary, and Joan Drake at the Wonderland amusement park, circa 1956.
Arlene Drake Hegel
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