In light of Louisville businessman Ed Hart's recent bid to re-open Kentucky Kingdom (story), we thought we would look back at the history of this troubled park.
May 23, 1987 - The park opens to the public. Located on 10 acres of land leased by the nearby Kentucky State Fair and Exposition Center, the park opens with four themed areas and several rides, including a Schwarzkopf Jet Star II steel roller coaster named Starchaser.
1987 - The park closes before the end of the season. The Texas based company who owns the park files for bankruptcy and all rides are auctioned off, including Starchaser even though it remains on site and is later re-purchased.
1988-1989 - Kentucky Kingdom remains closed.
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Saturday, August 18, 2012
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