Rock Springs Park
Rock Springs Park by Joseph A. Comm, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on May 19, 2010, offers a detailed exploration of a significant landmark along the Lincoln Highway in Chester. This edition, comprising 130 pages, presents a historical overview of Rock Springs Park, which was once a bustling destination attracting 20,000 visitors daily. The book captures the park’s evolution from Native American hunting grounds to a vibrant amusement park featuring attractions such as the World’s Greatest Scenic Railway and a hand-carved 1927 Dentzel Carousel.
Readers will find over 200 rarely seen images that illustrate the park’s rich history and its role as a local trolley park and entertainment venue. The narrative includes accounts of community picnics and performances by various entertainers, providing insight into the social atmosphere of the time. With a focus on history and local culture, this book serves as a visual and informative tribute to a beloved recreational site in the southern United States.
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Once described as “a place where God and man went fifty-fifty to produce perfection,” Rock Springs Park remained a landmark along the Lincoln Highway in Chester until 1970. In its heyday, this panhandle playground captivated 20,000 visitors daily with attractions including the World’s Greatest Scenic Railway, the Cyclone Roller Coaster, and a hand-carved 1927 Dentzel Carousel. Images of America: Rock Springs Park features over 200 rarely seen images and portrays the lifespan of the park from its history as Native American hunting grounds to its development as a local trolley park and full-fledged amusement park. The park hosted business and community picnic excursions and countless celebrity entertainers. Performer Bobby Vinton remembers the era of dances at the park as “a very romantic time . . . almost like something in the movies. There was the carousel, the guys in white shoes and girls that were all dressed up with their crinoline skirts.”
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