Kennywood Park (West Mifflin, Pa.)

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Kennywood Park, located in West Mifflin, Pa., is the longest running and best known amusement park in Allegheny County. First used as a recreational facility in the 1860s, Kennywood remains a vibrant summertime fixture.

From the description of Records 1906-1972. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 31184061

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creatorOf Kennywood Park (West Mifflin, Pa.). Records 1906-1972. Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives
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associatedWith Calhoun Park (Lincoln Place, Pa.) corporateBody
associatedWith Henninger, F. W. person
associatedWith McSwigan, Andrew S., d. 1923. person
associatedWith Meghan, A. F. person
associatedWith National Association of Amusement Parks, Pools, and Beaches. corporateBody
associatedWith Oakwood Park (Crafton, Pa.) corporateBody
associatedWith Pittsburgh Railways Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Southern Park (Carrick, Pa.) corporateBody
associatedWith West View Park (West View, Pa.) corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Allegheny County (Pa.)
West Mifflin (Pa.)
Pennsylvania--West Mifflin
Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Subject
Amusement parks
Amusement rides
Amusements
Entertainers
Recreation
Street-railroads
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Corporate Body

Active 1906

Active 1972

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