Fantasy Farm Amusement Park
Fantasy Farm Amusement Park by Scott E. Fowler, published by Arcadia Publishing in 2014, offers an insightful look into the history of one of Ohio’s cherished amusement parks. This 96-page book delves into the story of Fantasy Farm, which was established in 1963 by Edgar Streifthau, the original owner of the nearby LeSourdsville Lake amusement park. The narrative explores the unique circumstances surrounding the park’s creation and its operation alongside its competitor for nearly three decades.
Readers will find a detailed account of Fantasy Farm’s appeal to young children and its eventual closure in 1991 due to economic challenges. The book also highlights the significance of roadside attractions and family entertainment in the Midwest, reflecting on the broader themes of social science and regional history. With a focus on preserving amusement park heritage, Fowler’s work serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the cultural landscape of amusement parks in the United States.
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Explore the history of one of Ohio’s most beloved amusement parks, Fantasy Farm. A must-read for fans of roadside attractions, amusement parks, and family entertainment.
Not many developers would build an amusement park next door to the successful LeSourdsville Lakeamusement park, but Edgar Streifthau was a one-of-a-kind man in Butler County, Ohio.
Streifthau, the original owner of LeSourdsville, was forced to sell his beloved park, but he still had the amusement-park bug, and in 1963 he built Fantasy Farmdirectly next to LeSourdsville.Fantasy Farm’saudience was young children, and the concept was successful for decades. The two parks coexisted for 28 years despite periodically appearing in court opposite each other. In 1982, Streifthau sold Fantasy Farmto local carnival owner William Johnson, who ran the park for another decade before finally becoming a victim of the economy. Johnson closed Fantasy Farmin 1991 and sold off all of its assets.
Author Scott Fowler is the founder of the Southwest Ohio Amusement Park Historical Societyand the Southwest Florida Amusement Park Historical Society. The organizations are dedicated to preserving the rich amusement park heritage in southwest Ohio and along the Gulf Coast of Florida.
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