West Mifflin in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Auto Race
National Historic District
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 24, 2024
1. Auto Race Marker
The Auto Race, also called the Auto Ride, was built in 1930 by Traver Engineering from Beaver Falls. The cars originally traveled over little hills and dips that eventually disappeared. The track layout otherwise remains the same. The Auto Race is the last remaining ride of its kind in the world. It is also legendary documentarian Rick Sebak's favorite 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 1930.
Location. 40° 23.296′ N, 79° 51.823′ 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: The Kenny Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Kennywood Park Casino (within shouting distance of this marker); Thunderbolt (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Thunderbolt (about 300 feet
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Other markers no longer nearby. Auto Race (has been reported to have been replaced with this marker); Laffin' Sal (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Miniature Railroad (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The Pagoda (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Thunderbolt (was about 300 feet away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced another at this location.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 24, 2024
2. Auto Race Marker
Marker is located in the center of the photo among the road signs.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
