DID YOU KNOW?
1902 SS Columbia
1910 SS Ste Claire
History of Boblo Island Amusement Park
Submitted by Michael Joseph Lynch
Bois Blanc Island AKA Boblo Island
In this article, I will be talking about a top-of-the-line attraction Boblo Island (Bob-lo), that I have been to on many occasions when I was very young when I visited this Island by 2 different ferry boats: the 1902 SS Columbia, and 1910 SS Ste. Claire back in the late 60s and early 70s. Just to point out the fact for me the boat ride was more fun to me than the amusement rides.
Now, once on the island, you were treated to rides such as the Aeroplane, Bug, Comet, Dodgem Cars, Log Flume, Enterprise Thrill, Falling Star, Ferris Wheel, Fire Truck Ride, Merry-Go-Round, Nightmare, Pony Rides, Scootaboats, Screamer, Sky Streak, Train Ride, Whip, Wild Mouse, and Zugspitze! Not to mention the Bathing Beach, Blockhouse, Boblo Cafe', Dance Pavilion, Dog & Monkey Revue, Lighthouse, Maritime Monument, Souvenir Building, and Zoo.