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Conneaut Lake Park
Contributor(s): Costello, Michael E. (Author)
ISBN: 0738537799     ISBN-13: 9780738537795
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
OUR PRICE:   $19.79  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: June 2005
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa)
- Travel | Special Interest - Amusement & Theme Parks
- Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials)
Dewey: 791.068
LCCN: 2005924698
Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)
Physical Information: 0.34" H x 6.56" W x 9.28" (0.65 lbs) 128 pages
Themes:
- Geographic Orientation - Pennsylvania
- Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic
 
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Publisher Description:

A sweeping, illustrated history of the lakeside hideaway turned resort and leisure park enjoyed by Pennsylvanians for over a century.


In 1877, a humble boat landing was constructed on Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania's largest natural lake. Colonel Frank Mantor, a visionary, discovered and purchased the property and convinced investors from the Pittsburgh, Shenango, and Lake Erie Railroad to extend the railroad line to a newly built resort on the site. In 1892, Exposition Park--a permanent fair exhibiting machinery and livestock--was founded. Amusement rides were added alongside hotels, cottages, restaurants, and other businesses. The resort grew into an amusement park and was renamed Conneaut Lake Park in 1920. Conneaut Lake Park illustrates the evolution of this lakeside resort with images of long-gone attractions such as the Hotel Elmwood, Temple of Music, Jungle Cruise, Fairyland Forest, and Wild Mouse. Recent favorites such as the Blue Streak, Tumble Bug, Ultimate Trip, and Devil's Den are also included.

Contributor Bio(s): Costello, Michael E.: - Michael E. Costello, a member of the American Coaster Enthusiasts, has been visiting Conneaut Lake Park since the mid-1980s. He co-produced a documentary about the park in 2001 and has worked as a ride operator. In 2002, he took a turn as the park mascot, Connie Otter. Costello maintains a Web site called Mike s Historic Amusement Parks and designs the Conneaut Lake Park map.