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Posted: 25 Mar 2024


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Missouri Mule

Missouri Mule
A photo for the theme of what on earth is going on? in the Vintage Photos Theme Park.

This photo shows nine or more people who are riding in a open vehicle that's popping a wheelie (see a cropped version for a better view of the contraption). Painted on a wall in the background are the words "Missouri [Mu]le." What in the world is happening here?

After some searching, I learned that the Missouri Mule, "known for its strength, hardiness, intelligence and even temper," is the state animal of Missouri. In addition, I found an Ultimate Rollercoaster article about Harry G. Traver, a roller coaster designer and founder of the Traver Engineering Company, who created the "Missouri Mule," an amusement park ride also known as "Bumping Autos." Could this be a picture of the Missouri Mule ride?

Missouri Mule (Cropped)

Justfolk, Nouchetdu38, Deborah Lundbech and 2 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 Deborah Lundbech
Deborah Lundbech club
What a find and discovery!
7 months ago.
Alan Mays club has replied to Deborah Lundbech club
Thanks, Deborah!
7 months ago.
 RicksPics
RicksPics club
Yikes! This also would have been a winner in the "Accident Waiting to Happen" theme. But I'm pretty sure the state inspectors had given it a thorough inspection. :))
7 months ago.
Alan Mays club has replied to RicksPics club
Ha ha! I can't imagine riding in the thing! I wonder how many riders were thrown off. I doubt they had any seatbelts.
7 months ago.

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