That’s what this theme park on Bois Blanc Island (nicknamed Boblo) near Detroit, on the Canadian side of the Detroit River, was to Michiganders and Canadians alike.

The mere mention of Boblo Island Amusement Park will bring back fond memories and endless summer afternoons spent in the Detroit River.

On the island, which is only 800 metres wide and no longer that five kilometres long, attractions included such rides as the Nightmare, Wild Mouse, Screamer and Tilt A Whirl, the ever-popular Swan ...

The Chance Wheel is currently proposed to be 68 feet tall. According to the Santa Cruz Seaside Company, the boardwalk has had a long history with Ferris wheels dating back to 1925.

And what would George Ferris think of all the wheels around the world today? According to Durica, "George Ferris would not be surprised at all about the popularity of his invention.

A doctor, psychic and amusement park fanatic unite to save Detroit's beloved Boblo Boat.

♪ We jump off the ferry and run to the merry-go-round ♪ ♪ On Boblo Isle ♪ ♪ Ferris wheels and popcorn meals ♪ ♪ Would give every kid a big smile ♪ Trailer Video has Closed CaptionsCC ...