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In 1882 the Watchtower Park was opened on the bluff above the Rock River at Rock Island, Illinois, now the site of Black Hawk State Park. Until 1927 Watchtower Park provided enjoyment for tens of thousands of people annually. Watchtower Park, named for its commanding view of the Rock River Valley, was the first and largest amusement park west of Chicago. It was an end-of-the-line amusement park, built at the end of the trolley line to encourage ridership. Admission to the park was included…

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