Two Rivers, 30 Minutes for 6-10-2022
06-10-2022
Guest: Historian and author Jennifer Sopko
How Topic Discussed: What was a "trolley park" and why were there so many in the Pittsburgh area in the late 19th and early 20th century? How were they significant to the social life and economic development of cities like McKeesport, Jeannette and Duquesne? What were the economic pressures that faced these parks? Why do they remain interesting and important to study? What lessons can we learn by studying the "trolley park" era? How can residents help preserve the historic legacy of these facilities?
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