Golf Amusement Park On Dallas St.

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I was reading the newspaper The Houston Post dated June 7, 1919 and came across an amusement park called Golf Amusement Park located on the corner of San Felipe (then Dallas) and Bailey streets.

For Social Outings Real Place to Chat and Dance
Go to the Golf Amusement Park on Sundays or any other evenings, under the shady trees and in the cool breezes.
Everything is pleasant for Old and Young to enjoy themselves. Playing of all kind for the children.
Dancing School in connection, if you want to learn the latest steps to see Alfred Reed, Dancing Instructor at the Golf Amusement Park, corner of San Felipe and Bailey streets.

Alex – Manager
Dee – Manager
-Originators-

Coming! Coming! Saturday night, July 28, the Chauffeurs' picnic and big band contest between Richardson's Jazz Six of Houston and Happy Six of Galveston, at Golf Amusement Park, San Felipe Street. Prizes for the one holding the lucky number. This park is now under new management and good order is guaranteed. Committee: L.N. Richardson, Dan Lewis, G.A. Allen, and Jesse Curtis.

Music will be furnished by two bands and Davis' Louisiana Jazz Orchestra will play for dancing each night.

Merry-Go-Round, Ferris Wheel, Whip, and other concessions have been installed and additional hippodrome features have been secured, which promise to make this gala occasion indeed. The promoters announce a program with a millions new and novel features.

Warning! Warning!

You'll miss the time of your life if you miss coming out to the Grand Spring Opening at the Gulf Amusement Park.

March 5-15, Inclusive.
Two big bands – Davis' Louisiana Jazz for dancing. Big Street Parade and Style Show.

Millions of New and Novel Features.

Management:
Young Men's Color Carnival Assn.
Alex Manager, President