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

Laffin' Sal

National Historic District

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014

1. Laffin' Sal Marker

Inscription. Sal debuted at Kennywood in 1931 as a free attraction in front of the Laff in the Dark. It was during the Great Depression and provided some of the best medicine available in that sad period-Laughs.

When the ride was razed in 1965 to make room for the Turnpike, Sal went into retirement-in a storage bin.

But life began again in her 40's and she has been laughing ever since.

Erected by Kennywood.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 40° 23.298′ N, 79° 51.827′ W. Marker was in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It could be reached from Kennywood Boulevard. Marker is on the grounds of Kennywood, an amusement park operating seasonally 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.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

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: Auto Race (here, next to this marker); The Kenny Fountain (within

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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 away); Andrew Stephen McSwigan (about 400 feet away); Merry-Go-Round (about 400 feet away); The Lucky Stand (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Mifflin.

Other markers no longer nearby. Miniature Railroad (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Auto Race (was a few steps from this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); 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).

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014

2. Laffin' Sal Marker

Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 24, 2024

3. Laffin' Sal Marker

Marker has been removed.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 1,576 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 3. submitted on August 25, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.