West Mifflin in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Mill
National Historic District
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 24, 2024
1. Old Mill Marker
Built in 1901, but completely reconstructed in 1926, the Old Mill has gone through several name changes - including Panama Canal, Fairyland Floats and Garfield's Nightmare. The ride's original name and most popular theme from the late 20th century were restored for the 2020 Season. It was never called the Tunnel of Love, as popularly believed.
Erected by Kennywood Amusement Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 40° 23.187′ N, 79° 51.822′ 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 The Windmill (within shouting distance of this marker); Kennywood Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Kangaroo (within shouting distance of this marker); Jack Rabbit (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Other markers no longer nearby. The Windmill (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); George Was Here (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 24, 2024
2. Old Mill Marker
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 24, 2024
3. Old Mill 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 189 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
