West Mifflin in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Auto Race
National Historic District
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014
1. Auto Race Marker
A Beaver Falls company long gone, Travers Engineering...originated the Auto Race. This one covered millions of miles since it was built in 1926 and is the last existing of the many Travers built. The cars originally had windshields and headlights, but these were removed in the 1930's in changing to a more streamlined version. However the track layout remains the same.Erected by Kennywood.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 40° 23.295′ N, 79° 51.822′ W. Marker is in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. Marker can 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 is at or near this postal address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin PA 15122, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Laffin' Sal (a few steps from this marker); Miniature Railroad (a few steps from this marker); The Pagoda (within shouting distance of this marker); The Kenny Fountain
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Also see . . .
1. Kennywood. (Submitted on August 29, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Kennywood - Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 29, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014
2. Auto Race Marker
Marker is to the left of the Do Not Enter road sign. The car pictured is being disembarked.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014
3. Auto Race Loading Point
This is the loading point, to the right of the marker. The yellow car has just departed.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014
4. Auto Race Marker
The marker is above the attendent in the red shirt. The patron exit is left (woman carrying child). The queue line is right.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 308 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 29, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
