Western Pennsylvania's Lost Amusement Parks - Paperback

by Rachel E. Smith (Author)

At one time, Western Pennsylvania was home to dozens of small amusement parks, many of them trolley parks. These parks, originally designed to bolster streetcar business, were a way for workers to seek respite from the crowded, dirty cities. While some of

Author Biography

Rachel E. Smith is the author of Greensburg and Latrobe and the Ligonier Valley, both in Arcadia's Postcard History series. An amusement park and roller coaster aficionado, Rachel is a member of the America Coaster Enthusiasts and the National Amusement Park Historical Association as well as a supporter of numerous historical and preservation societies.