West Mifflin in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Kennywood Park Casino
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 24, 2024
1. Kennywood Park Casino Marker
George S. Davidson - Engineer
Erected by Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 40° 23.265′ N, 79° 51.859′ 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: Andrew Stephen McSwigan (within shouting distance of this marker); Merry-Go-Round (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Auto Race (within shouting distance of this marker); Kennywood Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kangaroo (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Noah's Ark
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Other markers no longer nearby. The Pagoda (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Laffin' Sal (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Miniature Railroad (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Auto Race (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 about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); Noah's Ark (was about 300 feet away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); 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).
Regarding Kennywood Park Casino. The building is a dining location within the park, not a casino as we think of them today. The word "casa" literally means house or home as in: "Tonight, we will be
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 24, 2024
2. Kennywood Park Casino Marker
Marker is located on the column to the right of the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 355 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
