The pavilion at Cascade Parks was originally known as the dance pavilion, and it held the distinction of being the largest dance pavilion in Pennsylvania when it was built in 1898. Situated just north of the park’s signature falls, the pavilion stands on an elevated site and initially measured 70 by 152 feet, with a 15-foot promenade and a portable music stand for concerts. It was brightly lit with arc and incandescent lights, which made it a centerpiece for nighttime events and grand fireworks displays during its early years.