A colorful 1920s-style illustration of a bustling Pittsburgh amusement park, with families riding a wooden roller coaster, dancing in a pavilion, and walking under glowing electric lights. Include vintage signage reading ‘West View Park’ and ‘White Swan Park,’ with a faint background of the Pittsburgh skyline.

The Lost Amusement Parks of Pittsburgh

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In the early 20th century, America’s love affair with the amusement park was at its peak – by 1919, there were between 1,500 and 2,000 amusement parks operating across the United States . Pittsburgh was no exception. In fact, Pennsylvania was once home to nearly 150 amusement parks that eventually closed , and the Pittsburgh…