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Edgewood Park, Shamokin, Pennsylvania

Edgewood Park also known as Indian Park existed in Shamokin from 1905 through the late 1950s. A trolley line ran to the park from sites in Shamokin. It consisted of 97 acres including a lake. The featured attractions were:

  • School of Mines - "educational" side friction roller coaster about mining
  • Scenic Railway- roller coaster
  • Touring the Alps
  • Temple of Mirth Funhouse- (with spinning wheel)
  • Touring the Alps
  • 2 million gallon Swimming Pool- (opened July 1926)
  • Carousel
  • Roller Skating Rink
  • Various Food and Games Stands