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Kennywood (PA) (Images of America)

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This was a very interesting book, especially for one that went to Kennywood while growing up - school picnincs, family visits, band trips for Fall Fantasy parades, dates, etc. to see the history of Kennywood.

I would recommend this book to anybody that grew up in the 'burgh & went to Kennywood.

I'm 75 years old and the book brought back many fond memories of school picnics at this old fashioned amusement park just outside of Pittsburgh, Pa. Anyone interested in the history of old amusement parks would find this of great interest.

This book brings back the memories of this wonderful amusement park. Sixty years ago PPG in Creighton, Pa. would have a train especially for their annual picnic at Kennywood. From the towns along the Allegheny River picked up the employees to spend a wonderful day at the park. The train stopped and it was a long walk up a steep hill to enter Kennywood. What a worthwhile climb! Happiness was spending a full day there. PPG gave out prizes at drawings for their employees at a designated area.
Many different ethnic groups had their day at Kennywood. There were great picnic areas. The grounds were always clean. The landscaping crew had flowers everywhere. Buy Rick Sebak's DVD on Kennywood.
It was great seeing all of the recorded (photographs) and narration on a part of personal memories at a wonderful setting that many of us will never forget and cherish forever.

What a step back in time. Many childhood memories were called to mind when I read this history. I leraned much more about Kennywood that makes these memories fonder. Allowing me to see through the years what has changed was another advantage of reading. I hope to revisit Kennywood when I return to Pittsburgh in the future. Never too late to recall family times, old friends and great times.

This book travels through all phases of Kennywood over the years, and brings back rich memories. As a Pittsburgh native that went to Kennywood at least twice every summer throughout the 60s and the early 70s, I found the book informative and pleasurable. My sister and I both loved it.