* * White City - Lakewood, CO * * Lakeside Amusement Park was originally named White City on account of its brilliant display of over 100,000 white lights. This rare night time photo, taken in 1909, features the popular water ride called "The Chutes", also known as "The Big Splash". Lakeside is one of the oldest amusement parks in the United States and is the oldest in Colorado still in its original location.