66: Silver Springs State Park: Florida’s First Theme Park

Emileigh went on vacation, so you know what that means! Yep, she is taking you with her! In this episode, the girls explore the rich history of Florida's first theme park, Silver Springs! 

 

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Sources:

Emileigh's brain is a source in this episode since she didn't take enough notes while there. If she says a stat that a little off, please forgive her and remember that she is truely ill-equipped. 

 

https://silversprings.com/park-history/

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCa9ckCTcCM

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Springs_State_Park

 

https://www.trailoffloridasindianheritage.org/silver-springs-state-park/#:~:text=Silver%20Springs%20in%20Marion%20County,550%20million%20gallons%20per%20day.

 

https://dos.fl.gov/historical/preservation/florida-main-street/ask-the-locals/silver-springs-ocala/#:~:text=In%201934%2C%20Ray%20and%20Davidson,and%20other%20handicrafts%20for%20sale.

 

https://www.concertarchives.org/venues/silver-springs

 

https://moviesites.org/silversprings.htm

 

https://theweeklychallenger.com/remembering-paradise-park-central-floridas-tourist-attraction-for-colored-people/#:~:text=White%20entrepreneurs%20Carl%20Ray%20and,Black%20vacationers%20in%20the%20country.