Product Description

In 1877, a humble boat landing was constucted on Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania’s largest natural lake. Colonel Frank Mantor, a visionary, discovered and purchased the property and convinced investors from the Pittsburgh, Shenango, and Lake Erie Railroad to extend the railroad line to a newly built resort on the site. In 1892, Exposition Park—a permanent fair exhibiting machinery and livestock—was founded. Amusement rides were

added alongside hotels, cottages, restaurants, and other businesses. The resort grew into an amusement park and was renamed Conneaut Lake Park in 1920. Conneaut Lake Park illustrates the evolution of this lakeside resort with images of long-gone attractions such as the Hotel Elmwood,

Temple of Music, Jungle Cruise, Fairyland Forest, and Wild Mouse.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #869235 in Books
• Published on: 2005-06-20
• Released on: 2005-05-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

About the Author
Michael E. Costello, a member of the American Coaster

Enthusiasts, has been visiting Conneaut Lake Park since the mid-1980s. He co-produced a documentary about the park in 2001 and has worked as a ride operator. In 2002, he took a turn as the park mascot, Connie Otter. Costello maintains a Web site called Mike’s Historic Amusement Parks and designs the Conneaut Lake Park map.

Customer Reviews

CONNEAUT LAKE PARK
I really enjoyed this book because it brings back a lot of happy memories from my childhood. Looking at the pictures from the early 1970's really brought a smile to my face. I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed and appreciated Conneaut Lake Park.

Large selection of photos
Anyone who visited Conneaut Lake Park in the late 60's or thru the Mid 70's such as myself will enjoy the large selection of photos, that tell the tale of this park from its early inception up to the present day. As the years went by I often thought of this Park and wondered if it even still existed. I was suprised to learn it was open many years, and yet sad to see some of the changes that took place, but ultimately gratefull, that it was still there. Many wonderfull childhood memories of this park. This book covers all from top to bottom, and I reccomend it for anyone who ever visited this unique and wonderfull park

Can't put this thing down!
Literally, I can't put the book down. I was using heavy duty glue earlier to mend my coffee table and I guess I had some left on my hand. I can't put the book down w/out ripping off its back cover, so I decided to read it. It's pretty good! I think I'll actually go back to Conneaut Lake and check it out again some time. Sure, brings back some memories. Now, I'm hungry for cotton candy...