Beautifully done. So many cities across America had trolley parks back in the day. Most are gone, except for Kennywood, in Pittsburgh - still going strong. So sad.
I went to Shaw on Southwest and we paraded to the Highland. This is where I learned to swim. My older brother threw me in the deep end. I left st Louis in 1957 at the age of 13.
This video brought back so many precious memories, of our school picnic being held at the Highlands. I was only 7 or 8 when it burned down, but I remember the 2 or 3 years we got to go, and my uncle knew I was too short to be allowed on the comet, but he would sneak me on there as much as he could. Each family looked out for everyone elses families, these were the best days of my life. I loved the highlands, and am so proud to have been born and raised in St. Louis ( Dog Town) Missouri.
What wonderful memories this brought back. I grew up in St. Louis and a trip to The Highlands was just the supreme dream. When we'd drive by I'd wish I was there riding The Comet. It burned when I was still quite young and Chain of Rocks became the favored Park for school picnics. CoR was good, but nothing came close to The Highlands.
Thanks so much for this video. It brought back so many good memories. I will never forget when it burned as I was flying home sitting next to Jack Buck on leave from the Navy and we saw it from the air that hot summer day.
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Forest Park Community College took away the best memory of my childhood. Burned for insurance and "higher education". tomcat1943@gmail.com
1943TOMCAT 5 months ago
Forest Park Community College took away the best memory of my childhood. Burned for insurance and "higher education".
1943TOMCAT 5 months ago
Beautifully done. So many cities across America had trolley parks back in the day. Most are gone, except for Kennywood, in Pittsburgh - still going strong. So sad.
DaddyClb 9 months ago
I LOVE THIS VIDEO SO MUCH!! Thank you for this nostalgic piece of historical art! This was a great story!
moviemanmania 1 year ago
I went to Shaw on Southwest and we paraded to the Highland. This is where I learned to swim. My older brother threw me in the deep end. I left st Louis in 1957 at the age of 13.
badalou 2 years ago
outstanding job
dhman23 2 years ago
This video brought back so many precious memories, of our school picnic being held at the Highlands. I was only 7 or 8 when it burned down, but I remember the 2 or 3 years we got to go, and my uncle knew I was too short to be allowed on the comet, but he would sneak me on there as much as he could. Each family looked out for everyone elses families, these were the best days of my life. I loved the highlands, and am so proud to have been born and raised in St. Louis ( Dog Town) Missouri.
grandmasanders 2 years ago
What wonderful memories this brought back. I grew up in St. Louis and a trip to The Highlands was just the supreme dream. When we'd drive by I'd wish I was there riding The Comet. It burned when I was still quite young and Chain of Rocks became the favored Park for school picnics. CoR was good, but nothing came close to The Highlands.
Shangfan 3 years ago
Thanks so much for this video. It brought back so many good memories. I will never forget when it burned as I was flying home sitting next to Jack Buck on leave from the Navy and we saw it from the air that hot summer day.
eold2412 3 years ago
@eold2412 wow... what a story...
projectdarkgrey 1 year ago