Old Photo Album: Western New York's Pleasure Parks

By Rose Ann Jankowiak-Hirsch - October 15, 2003

What did Western New Yorkers do for summer fun in the late 1880s? Where did they go? To the shore! The region offered a plethora of pleasure parks. Their history is as varied as the amusements they offered.

The full content is available in the Summer/Fall 2003 Issue.

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Old Photo Album: Western New York's Pleasure Parks