The Magic Carpet Slide opened in 1968 on Alvernon Way south of 22nd Street in Tucson, adjacent to the drive-in theater. At 35-feet high and 165-feet long, the owners promised speeds nearing 35 mph.
Magic Carpet Slide
Children zoom down the 165-foot Magic Carpet Slide on North Alvernon Way near East 22nd Street in 1968 at speeds approaching 35 miles per hour.
Magic Carpet Slide
Magic Carpet Slide on Alvernon Way south of 22nd Street in September, 1968. Dan Tortorell / Tucson Citizen
Magic Carpet Slide
Magic Carpet Slide on Alvernon Way south of 22nd Street in September, 1968. Dan Tortorell / Tucson Citizen
Magic Carpet Slide
Magic Carpet Slide on Alvernon Way south of 22nd Street in September, 1968. Dan Tortorell / Tucson Citizen
Magic Carpet Slide
Magic Carpet Slide on Alvernon Way south of 22nd Street in September, 1968. Dan Tortorell / Tucson Citizen
Magic Carpet Slide
Magic Carpet Slide on Alvernon Way south of 22nd Street in September, 1968. Dan Tortorell / Tucson Citizen
Magic Carpet Slide
Magic Carpet Slide on Alvernon Way south of 22nd Street in September, 1968. Dan Tortorell / Tucson Citizen
Magic Carpet Slide
Magic Carpet Slide on Alvernon Way south of 22nd Street in September, 1968. Dan Tortorell / Tucson Citizen
Magic Carpet Slide
Magic Carpet Slide on Alvernon Way south of 22nd Street in September, 1968. Dan Tortorell / Tucson Citizen
Magic Carpet Slide
Magic Carpet Slide on Alvernon Way south of 22nd Street in September, 1968. Dan Tortorell / Tucson Citizen
Magic Carpet Slide
Magic Carpet Slide on Alvernon Way south of 22nd Street in September, 1968. Dan Tortorell / Tucson Citizen
Magic Carpet Slide
Magic Carpet Slide on Alvernon Way south of 22nd Street in September, 1968. Dan Tortorell / Tucson Citizen
Magic Carpet Slide
Magic Carpet Slide on Alvernon Way south of 22nd Street in September, 1968. Dan Tortorell / Tucson Citizen
Magic Carpet Slide
Magic Carpet Slide on Alvernon Way south of 22nd Street in September, 1968. Dan Tortorell / Tucson Citizen
Magic Carpet Slide
Magic Carpet Slide on Alvernon Way south of 22nd Street in September, 1968. Dan Tortorell / Tucson Citizen
Magic Carpet Slide
Magic Carpet Slide under construction on Alvernon Way south of 22nd Street in 1968. Tucson Citizen
Magic Carpet Slide
Magic Carpet Slide under construction on Alvernon Way south of 22nd Street in 1968. Tucson Citizen
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