Perhaps Lake Quinsigamond's most famous attraction was The White City. In the early part of the 20th century, Worcester businessman Horace Bigelow decided to build an amusement park on the eastern shore of Lake Quinsigamond. The White City was officially opened to the public on June 18, 1905. Over the years its many attractions included the "Shoot The Chutes" boat rides, the "Whirl Of Captive Airships" ride, a "Miniature Railway" train, "The Whip", a Fun House, a Dance Hall, a roller coaster called "Zip" and various food courts, side shows and concession stands. There were high wire acts and high divers. There was a carousel and a roller skating rink. There was a pony track for youngsters. There were even high-diving horses. Celebrities who performed at White City included Jerry Vale, Bobby Darin, Paul Anka and Edie Gorme. Sadly, however, the White City Amusement Park, the land of "Fifty Thousand Electric Lights", is no more. It closed its gates for the last and final time on Labor Day, 1960. Today White City Plaza, a mall and movie theater complex, sits on the land that for fifty-five years thrilled millions of people. The post cards below show a little bit of the times on Quinsig some ninety-odd years ago.