Those peering over Elliott Bay from downtown Seattle at night would see the glittering lights, the oasis of fun for both young and old. But was it really family friendly? There were those who thought not. “The Forces of Decency” saw the park, particularly its nighttime festivities of boozing and dance hall girls, as a threat to the moral fiber of the community at large. Prohibitionists, progressives, and women who now had the right to vote, rose up crusading against the park.

- Vintage Seattle, Remember Luna Park

1. Where is my “oasis of fun,” huh, Seattle?

2. “The Forces of Decency” is now the name of my imaginary band.