The History of Willow Grove Park [1896-1976] 1991

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The History of Willow Grove Park [1896-1976] 1991

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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.

1.0 Volume(s), 1 volume, 134 p.

American Philosophical Society

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