Six Flags Over Texas: Early park ads and map images
Six Flags Over Texas was the first regional theme park to survive—all three of CV Wood’s parks that came about after Disneyland eventually bit the dust. Newspaper ads from the park as well as from local businesses provided visuals such as park maps, logos, concept art, and so on to help folks get a sense of what this new place was all about. In those days, companies who helped build parks also proudly advertised their association, such as “We hope you enjoy walking on the asphalt sidewalks inside Six Flags.” Really touches the heart, doesn’t it? Anyhow, here are several images I found in various newspapers from the early years.
