Sunday, January 30, 2011

Park Owners and Potters Were Traction Magnates

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According to the publication, Glass & Pottery World, Volumes 11-12, Rock Springs Park owner C.A. Smith and his brother W.L. Smith of the...
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Lake Drained in 1952 to Add Picnic Grounds in Lower Park

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This grassy area was once part of the lake at Rock Springs Park. (1970) According to Billboard, June 7, 1952, manager Robert L. Hand ordered...
Monday, January 24, 2011

Catholic Church in Chester Owes Part of Its Existence to RSP

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If you grew up in Chester, WV, or visited the firemen’s carnival on 4 th Street, then you are sure to remember Sacred Heart Church on the ...
Saturday, January 22, 2011

The East Liverpool Historical Society’s Website Shows Rock Springs Park in 1954

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(from East Liverpool Historical Society Website, courtesy of Frank Dawson Collection) The East Liverpool Historical Society’s website has so...
Friday, January 21, 2011

Wintering in Rock Springs Park 1946

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65 years ago this month, Bob Hand, owner of Rock Springs Park, Chester, WV, and his family were wintering in their log cabin at Rock Springs...
Wednesday, January 12, 2011

You Can Go Home Again!

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In his novel title, Thomas Wolfe suggests that You Can't Go Home Again , but I found just the opposite to be true yesterday when I retur...
Sunday, January 9, 2011

Riverboat Excursions to Rock Springs Park Continued into the Late 50’s and Early 60’s

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The Beaver Valley Times reported on June 4, 1958: It was like old times today in Beaver County as two boat excursions were scheduled on the...