Restore Hope president Alex East talks about the restoration of Joyland amusement park in the doorway to the former Dodgem bumper car ride. The organization is heading up the Joyland Restoration Project, and has recently obtained nonprofit status. (Monday, June 25, 2012.)
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Photographer Jennifer May of Des Moines, Iowa, makes her way through the grounds of Joyland to document the current condition of the rides and buildings. Restore Hope, the organization heading up the Joyland Restoration Project, recently obtained nonprofit status. (Monday, June 25, 2012.)
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Joyland owner Margaret Spear rests with her husband, Gene, in the amusement park entrance near the miniature train station. Restore Hope, the organization heading up the Joyland Restoration Project, recently obtained nonprofit status. (Monday, June 25, 2012.)
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A shelter with stage in the picnic area at Joyland is covered with leaves and graffiti. Restore Hope, the organization heading up the Joyland Restoration Project, recently obtained nonprofit status. (Monday, June 25, 2012.)
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Overgrowth covers the roller coaster tracks at Joyland. Restore Hope, the organization heading up the Joyland Restoration Project, recently obtained nonprofit status. (Monday, June 25, 2012.)
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The deteriorated roller coaster at Joyland is one of the few remaining wooden coasters in the country. Restore Hope, the organization heading up the Joyland Restoration Project, recently obtained nonprofit status. (Monday, June 25, 2012.)
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Joyland's Tilt-a-Whirl is covered by weeds and rust. Restore Hope, the organization heading up the Joyland Restoration Project, recently obtained nonprofit status. (Monday, June 25, 2012.)
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The deteriorated roller coaster at Joyland is one of the few remaining wooden coasters in the country. Restore Hope, the organization heading up the Joyland Restoration Project, recently obtained nonprofit status. (Monday, June 25, 2012.)
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Joyland's Whacky Shack. Restore Hope, the organization heading up the Joyland Restoration Project, recently obtained nonprofit status. (Monday, June 25, 2012.)
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The deteriorated roller coaster at Joyland is one of the few remaining wooden coasters in the country. Restore Hope, the organization heading up the Joyland Restoration Project, recently obtained nonprofit status. (Monday, June 25, 2012.)
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The interior of Joyland's Dodgem bumper car building. Restore Hope, the organization heading up the Joyland Restoration Project, recently obtained nonprofit status. (Monday, June 25, 2012.)
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Sign at the entrance of Joyland on South Hillside. Restore Hope, the organization heading up the Joyland Restoration Project, recently obtained nonprofit status. (Monday, June 25, 2012.)
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The grounds of Joyland are overgrown with weeds, covered with graffiti and littered with the skeletal remains of the amusement park rides. Restore Hope, the organization heading up the Joyland Restoration Project, recently obtained nonprofit status. (Monday, June 25, 2012.)
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A foot bridge crosses a creek at the entrance to Joyland amusement park. Restore Hope, the organization heading up the Joyland Restoration Project, recently obtained nonprofit status. (Monday, June 25, 2012.)
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The grounds of Joyland are overgrown with weeds and covered with graffiti. Restore Hope, the organization heading up the Joyland Restoration Project, recently obtained nonprofit status. (Monday, June 25, 2012.)
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The Ferris wheel at Joyland amusement park. Restore Hope, the organization heading up the Joyland Restoration Project, recently obtained nonprofit status. (Monday, June 25, 2012.)
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Restore Hope president Alex East, left, and Joe McCormick walk through Joyland amusement park's Whacky Shack fun house. The organization is heading up the Joyland Restoration Project, and has recently obtained nonprofit status. (Monday, June 25, 2012.)
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The grounds of Joyland are overgrown with weeds and covered with graffiti. Restore Hope, the organization heading up the Joyland Restoration Project, recently obtained nonprofit status. (Monday, June 25, 2012.)
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Restore Hope president Alex East, right, Heather Doroteo and Joe McCormick walk through Joyland amusement park's Whacky Shack fun house. The organization is heading up the Joyland Restoration Project, and has recently obtained nonprofit status. (Monday, June 25, 2012.)
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The grounds of Joyland are overgrown with weeds, covered with graffiti and littered with the skeletal remains of the amusement park rides. Restore Hope, the organization heading up the Joyland Restoration Project, recently obtained nonprofit status. (Monday, June 25, 2012.)
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The grounds of Joyland are overgrown with weeds and covered with graffiti. Restore Hope, the organization heading up the Joyland Restoration Project, recently obtained nonprofit status. (Monday, June 25, 2012.)
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Vandals tipped over the ticket booths at the entrance of Joyland. Restore Hope, the organization heading up the Joyland Restoration Project, recently obtained nonprofit status. (Monday, June 25, 2012.)
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The grounds of Joyland are overgrown with weeds and covered with graffiti. Restore Hope, the organization heading up the Joyland Restoration Project, recently obtained nonprofit status. (Monday, June 25, 2012.)
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