The History of Willow Grove Park [1896-1976]

Mss.917.4811.Eic2

Date: 1991 | Size: 1 volume(s), 1 volume, 134 p.
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Abstract

This B.A. thesis (University of Pennsylvania, 1991) describes the origins, rise and decline of Willow Grove Park, "Philadelphia's Fairyland," and largest suburban trolley amusement center.

Collection Information

Physical description

1 volume, 134 p.

Provenance

Presented by Helene Eichenwald.

Indexing Terms


Corporate Name(s)

  • Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company.

Geographic Name(s)

  • Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Social life and customs.
  • Willow Grove Park (Pa.)

Subject(s)

  • Amusement parks.
  • Shopping malls.
  • Street-railroads.