This was the main entrance of Riverview Park.  It was located on Western Avenue and welcomed thousands through its gate each day.  Inside to the left we see the building that housed the Winner, a Prior & Church Racing Derby, from 1919-1925.  It was replaced with a Tilt-a-Whirl from Sellner.  

The Silver Flash was designed by John Miller, one of the most prolific roller coaster designers of the day.  In 1938 it was renamed from the Pippin and the coaster's cars were built to resemble the trains of the Burlington Railroad's Zephyr.

The Shoot-the-Chutes was one of Riverview Park's best-known attractions.  It opened for the 1907 season and ran until the park closed.  It was similar to the ride that anchored Sea Lion Park and Luna Park at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York.  The airplane looking attraction is the Strat-O-Strat, a circle swing ride.  This view is from the carousel building.

The Pair-O-Chutes was added to the park for the 1936 season.  The tower was originally called the Eye-Full Tower and served as a way for guests to see the area.  The parachute drop kept the view but added an element of thrill to the ride.

The Water Bugs were added in 1948.  However, according to Tim Onosko in Funland U.S.A., they were purchased from the World's Fair that ran from 1933-1934 and kept in storage for several years because of an accident that occurred at the fair.  Notice the operator's gray uniforms.

The Streamline Pacific miniature train was added for the 1940 season.  It gave visitors a great view of the park's wooded areas.

This is one of my favorite on-ride coaster photos.  It was taken on the Fireball, a coaster originally built in 1923.  The ride was re-designed for the 1959 season with the addition of a tunnel under the station and large Fireball signs.  (Photo from the Collection of the Chicago Transit Authority)