Two Rivers, 30 Minutes for 3-30-2018
03-30-2018
Topic: The history of Pennsylvania's oldest amusement park
Guest: Jennifer Sopko, local historian
How Discussed: Idlewild Park is the topic of Sopko's new book. How does the park's history stretch back to before the Revolutionary War? Why has it endured as one of the few remaining 19th century railroad picnic parks in the U.S.? How did famous Pittsburghers such as Arthur St. Clair and Thomas Mellon become involved with Idlewild? Why has Idlewild been so beloved by 12 generations of Pittsburghers?
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