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LibertyLand

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Description
The area is now a parking lot and green space known as Tiger Lane, which is used for tailgating purposes prior to University of Memphis football games at the nearby Liberty Bowl.

Basic Information
Type: Amusement Park
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Moderate
Recommendation: forget it
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Moderate
Recommendation: forget it

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- fences
- part-time guard
- locked gates
- wooden boarding

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Physical Information
Address
940 Early Maxwell Blvd
Memphis, Tennessee
United States
Owner: Memphis City government
940 Early Maxwell Blvd
Memphis, Tennessee
United States
Owner: Memphis City government

Interesting Features
Fuckin' Roller coasters

Historical Dates
Built: 1976
Closed: 2005
Closed: 2005

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History
The property was originally known as the Mid-South Fairgrounds. In the early 1920's, they purchased a refurbished carousel, which had previously been in use at Forest Park, in Chicago, until part of it was damaged by a fire. In 1923, the Zippin' Pippin roller coaster was built on the property.
The Zippin' Pippin was often said to be Elvis Presley's favorite ride. “His favorite joke was to ride the Zippin Pippin to the top and get the attendant to stop the cart at the top where he would get off and hide. When the cart returned and Elvis was not there, everyone not in on the joke would freak out, thinking Elvis had fallen out.” (Joe Esposito).
LibertyLand was officially opened in 1976, in conjunction with the United States' Bicentennial celebrations.
A sign at Libertyland proclaimed, “The King rented Libertyland August 8, 1977 from 1:15 am to 7 am to entertain a group of about 10 guests. Decked in a blue jumpsuit and black leather belt, huge belt buckle with turquoise studs and gold chains, the King rode the Zippin Pippin repeatedly during a two-hour period… Elvis’ Libertyland rental became his last public appearance. He died on August 16, 1977.”
The Zippin' Pippin was often said to be Elvis Presley's favorite ride. “His favorite joke was to ride the Zippin Pippin to the top and get the attendant to stop the cart at the top where he would get off and hide. When the cart returned and Elvis was not there, everyone not in on the joke would freak out, thinking Elvis had fallen out.” (Joe Esposito).
LibertyLand was officially opened in 1976, in conjunction with the United States' Bicentennial celebrations.
A sign at Libertyland proclaimed, “The King rented Libertyland August 8, 1977 from 1:15 am to 7 am to entertain a group of about 10 guests. Decked in a blue jumpsuit and black leather belt, huge belt buckle with turquoise studs and gold chains, the King rode the Zippin Pippin repeatedly during a two-hour period… Elvis’ Libertyland rental became his last public appearance. He died on August 16, 1977.”

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- on Feb 10 16 at 2:38, Steed validated this location
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