American History, Idlewild, Ligonier Valley History, Pennsylvania History, Westmoreland County history

The Parsons Merry-Go-Round (1891-1895)

While I enjoyed every aspect of Idlewild that I included in my book, one of the most compelling, challenging and fascinating subjects I researched was the history of merry-go-rounds and carousels at the park. This is the second in a series of blog posts that I hope will create a comprehensive history of this beloved… Continue reading The Parsons Merry-Go-Round (1891-1895)

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American History, Idlewild, Ligonier Valley History, Pennsylvania History, Westmoreland County history

Idlewild’s Earliest Merry-Go-Rounds

While I enjoyed every aspect of Idlewild that I included in my book, one of the most compelling, challenging and fascinating subjects I researched was the history of merry-go-rounds and carousels at the park. This is the first in a series of blog posts that I hope will create a comprehensive history of this beloved… Continue reading Idlewild’s Earliest Merry-Go-Rounds