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Childhood bliss in the center of Tucson

  • Rick Wiley
  • Sep 30, 2020
  • Sep 30, 2020 Updated Nov 5, 2020
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Tucson had a small amusement park called Kiddyland from 1949-1963. It certainly didn't match up with parks like today's Funtasticks, but for it was a fun distraction for kids. Produced by Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

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