West Mifflin in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Racer

National Historic District

Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 24, 2024

1. Racer Marker

Inscription.
Built in 1927 and designed by John Miller, the Racer is the last wooden Möbius coaster in North America - that is, the ride has one continuous track. The train that begins on the right finishes on the left, and vice versa. This is Kennywood's second "Racer." The first, opened in 1910, was removed to make way for this more-thrilling, "snappy" ride.

Erected by Kennywood Amusement Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 40° 23.234′ N, 79° 51.754′ W. Marker is in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It can be reached from the intersection of Kennywood Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 837) and Hoffman Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in Kennywood Amusement Park. Admission fee is required for entry. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin PA 15122, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Racer (a few steps from this marker); Jack Rabbit (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Jack Rabbit (within shouting distance of this marker); Braddock's Crossing (about

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300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Kenny Fountain (about 300 feet away); Kangaroo (about 400 feet away); Merry-Go-Round (about 400 feet away); Kennywood Park (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Mifflin.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 24, 2024

2. Racer Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 29, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.