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[thelarsonsix]

I just thought I would pop in here for a moment.  I am in Lake Ozark for an annual conference I attend most years.  Anyway, we drove around, and we stopped at the Dogpatch Arcade and Store last night.  Fun times!  There were a few people wandering around, but it's not very busy here this time of year.  Even the outlet stores are pretty slow for a Friday night.  Mini-golf and go-karts were going in the area, but they were also not too busy.  Still, I enjoy the fun vibe here at the lake!

Dogpatch, Rebel Arcade and a few others still plug along on the strip, but they've definitely seen better days. The Lake area took a different turn back in the late 70's early 80's than Branson did. They decided they wanted to cater to the rich and pretty much tossed the family friendly atmosphere they used to have. Osage Beach and Lake Ozark used to bear quite a resemblance to the Branson of today, but no more. Yes there's a go kart track here and there, but for the most part it's boat dealers, bars and condo's. There used to tons of mom and pop resorts, much like you find on Indian Point now, but most of them have succumbed to the track hoe and condo complex. And yes, I do see some of this in Branson but not nearly to the extent LOTO has. This is a lot of the reason that even though we live 15 minutes from the lake we rarely do anything there and why we fell in love with Branson. It brings back a lot of memories from our childhood and love seeing my kids enjoy it as well. To each his own I suppose, I don't complain much about how the Lake has been developed, I just choose to voice my opinion with my wallet.

[thelarsonsix]

Anyone remember this place?

[Avalanche04]

i don't remember it but is that at lake of the Ozarks? and Larson i also choose too voice my opinion with my wallet. I'm not sure if you went too branson as a kid but it has changed so much some for the good and some for the bad, i do miss the ol mom and pop down there before the big corporation took over.

[sanddunerider]

no! I am going to say it is NOT as osage beach area...  right? or not

[thelarsonsix]

no! I am going to say it is NOT as osage beach area...  right? or not

It was right in the middle of Osage Beach. Just west of the 42/54 Junction it would be across the highway from where Home Depot is now. It's all gone now except for the tower for the round open elevator thing (can't remember what it was called). The park has been gone for years, but the Hwy 54 bypass took the remainder of the land. See what I mean about how things have changed?

[rubedugans]

This came up today on eBay...

I have no real connection with Lake Ozark, so it is still there if you want it! This one as you can see is from 58'.

[sanddunerider]

considering the age. that is a pretty good picture!

[Ozark Outlaw]

Rube, I am always impressed with your archives, and cache of pictures, but you amaze yet again when you locate a picture on eBay about Lake Ozark.

I don't know how you do it. Awesome picture though!

[rubedugans]

Some people have their daily TV shows, or morning coffee, thats just what I do instead! It is only costly when I find something I REALLY like!

[sanddunerider]

RUBE!!!  aint that the truth..  I hate it when i find something i "think" i need..

[thelarsonsix]

This came up today on eBay...

I have no real connection with Lake Ozark, so it is still there if you want it! This one as you can see is from 58'.

That's funny, that exact photo was just put up on the Vintage Lake of the Ozarks facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150357271374236&set=a.267337514235.138569.267136819235&type=1&theater

[rubedugans]

Not me! but someone is on to my methods..... I must cover my tracks! Atleast I posted that it isn't mine! I take pride in my collection and will tell you if I find something somewhere!

[thelarsonsix]

I didn't think it was you. Just thought it was an odd coincidence.