TV star “Big Brother” Bob Emery would appear in person at Adventureland on Scotland Road on Aug. 10 at 2 p.m., according to the newspaper on this day in 1957. The western-themed park offered stagecoach rides and a complete storybook village. It was open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and until 8 p.m. on Sundays.

— Museum of Old Newbury

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