Prof. Trixie von Mothersbaugh on Nostr: I just learned that my local park has a rich history. I'm not big into the tennis ...

I just learned that my local park has a rich history. I'm not big into the tennis club it became known for but it used to have this FREAKING MASSIVE TOBOGGAN SLIDE that was only open for a few years until, eventually, the YMCA took it over and made it about tennis and less deadly sports.

This is what they took from us (Ridgefield Park, Albany, NY - 1880's vs. today)

https://www.hearabouthere.com/historical/united-states/new-york/albany/20thcentury/ridgefield-park/#post_content