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

Noah's Ark

National Historic District

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014

1. Noah's Ark Marker

Inscription. Perhaps the most famous symbol of Kennywood, the Ark was not added to the scene here until the Great Depression. For many years one of its features was a series of hidden air jets out front to blow up women's dresses. But slacks and shorts made that obsolete.

Erected by Kennywood.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 40° 23.286′ N, 79° 51.921′ W. Marker was in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It could be reached from Kennywood Boulevard. Marker is located on the grounds of Kennywood, an amusement park in seasonal operation since 1898. Admission fee required. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin PA 15122, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Greater Pittsburgh.

It was also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

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

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: A different marker also named Noah's Ark (here, next to this marker); The Lucky Stand (within shouting distance of this marker); Turtle (within shouting distance of this marker); Thunderbolt (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Thunderbolt

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kennywood Park Casino (about 300 feet away); Andrew Stephen McSwigan (about 400 feet away); Auto Race (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Mifflin.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Turtle (was within shouting distance of this marker 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); The Pagoda (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); Miniature Railroad (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); Laffin' Sal (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. The marker is at the front at ground level in landscaping, whereas the actual ark is elevated.

Regarding Noah's Ark. The rocking ark is accessed by an elevator, with operator, that has simulated malfunctions. The ark features narrow dark passageways, including stairs, and various scenes, some with surprise automations.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014

2. Noah's Ark

The ark actually rocks steadily, left and right. The marker is in landscaping at ground level, below the ark in this picture.

There are escape doors for patrons to quit the experience early.

Also see . . .
1. Kennywood. (Submitted on August 29, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Kennywood - Wikipedia. "This ride [is] the last operating of its kind in the world..." (Submitted on August 29, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014

3. Noah's Ark

This is the walkway from the elevator to the ark. The figures on the ark are mounted loosely, swaying and jerking irregularly, as on springs, as the ark rocks mechanically.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 725 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.