New AstroWorld exhibit at Houston library lets you relive the good ol' days

A rider gets splashed on AstroWorld's Bamboo Shoot ride on June 1, 1973. A rider gets splashed on AstroWorld's Bamboo Shoot ride on June 1, 1973. Photo: Bill Clough, Houston Chronicle Photo: Bill Clough, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 134 Caption Close New AstroWorld exhibit at Houston library lets you relive the good ol' days 1 / 134 Back to Gallery

It's been more than 10 years since Houstonians last heard the roar of Greezed Lightnin' or stood as straight as possible to make the height requirement for Ultra Twister at Six Flags Astroworld. But with the help of the Houston Public Library, residents can relive the good ol' days with an exhibit dedicated to the beloved theme park.

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An opening reception 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Central Library will kick off the exhibit focused on how the park shaped the city and the people in it. The library will unveil a restored original 1967 model used to show the park's landscape during construction.

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The library encourages visitors to post their favorite AstroWorld memories and photo on their Facebook and Twitter pages, along with the hashtag #AstroWorldMemories.

AstroWorld was on the south side of the South 610 Loop, between Kirby and Fannin, and closed October 30, 2005.

>> Click the gallery above to see photos from AstroWorld's glory days