Milton in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Riverside Park
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, August 22, 2015
1. Riverside Park Marker
Inscription.
Riverside Park was located along the Susquehanna River between Milton and Watsontown, where Fort Boone Campground is now located. Owned by the Lewisburg, Milton and Watsontown (L.M.& W.) Passenger Railroad Company, it was built as an attraction for local residents to encourage them to use the trolley system. Opening in the late 1890's, the park was the mecca for recreation for all ages. It included ball fields, a large dance pavilion, picnic grounds, and amusement rides. In later years, a clubhouse and tennis courts were built on the east side the road, across from the park. Tennis became a very popular sport in Milton in the 1920's, and many courts were located throughout the community. The Milton Tennis Association held a variety of tournaments at the time.
The L.M.& W, trolley company's business fell off and eventually ended in the late 1920's due to the emergence of the automobile, and about the same time Riverside Park unfortunately closed.
Riverside Park offered many amusement rides and attractions. There was a large pavilion structure, below, for special events such as evening dances and celebrations. Among the many featured entertainers was Winterbach's Orchestra, pictured to the left.
Riverside Park was located along the Susquehanna River between Milton and Watsontown, where Fort Boone Campground is now located. Owned by the Lewisburg, Milton and Watsontown (L.M.& W.) Passenger Railroad Company, it was built as an attraction for local residents to encourage them to use the trolley system. Opening in the late 1890's, the park was the mecca for recreation for all ages. It included ball fields, a large dance pavilion, picnic grounds, and amusement rides. In later years, a clubhouse and tennis courts were built on the east side the road, across from the park. Tennis became a very popular sport in Milton in the 1920's, and many courts were located throughout the community. The Milton Tennis Association held a variety of tournaments at the time.
The L.M.& W, trolley company's business fell off and eventually ended in the late 1920's due to the emergence of the automobile, and about the same time
Riverside Park unfortunately closed.
Riverside Park offered many amusement rides and attractions. There was a large pavilion structure, below, for special events such as evening dances and celebrations. Among the many featured entertainers was Winterbach's Orchestra, pictured to the left.
Erected by Parks and Recreation.
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Location. 41° 1.214′ N, 76° 51.352′ W. Marker is in Milton, Pennsylvania, in Northumberland County. Marker is at the intersection of N. Front Street and Broadway Street on N. Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milton PA 17847, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, August 22, 2015
2. Riverside Park Marker
circa 1910
3. Club House, Riverside Park, Milton, Pa.
Note that the Ferris Wheel is visible just to the left of the club house.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on August 24, 2015.