Photo from the Tulsa Tribune August 1, 1973The following is a collection of photos that were taken for promotional purposes before the ride opened in August 1973. (Courtesy of Kyle J. Wood)
The Deminishing SquaresThese were replaced by the ascending bang doors with the circular cutouts. (The standing individual is Robert Bell Sr.)
The first dipThe object at the top of the photo is the grim reaper.
Note the word "Tulsa" inscribed on his cloak.
Another couple on the first dip
The psychedelic roomNote the original spinning wheel and the tin foil walls.
The second dip (exterior)
The falling timbers in the mine shaft
The mirrored hallway
The spinning barrelNote the factory painted cobblestone design on the interior.
Also note the wooden railings which were designed to keep riders away from the spinning walls. These rails were eventually removed so that the interior could be more easily painted.
The water curtainThis trick was selected by Bell's in favor of a "Pit of Rats" trick which was also offered by the manufacturers.
In this newspaper clipping the grim reaper looks down upon a papa werewolf and his cubs. (One dons a Casper the Friendly Ghost costume)
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