Cascade Park
Cascade Park in New Castle, Pennsylvania, began its life as a classic “trolley park,” an amusement destination created in 1897 by the New Castle Traction Company to boost weekend streetcar ridership. At its peak, the park was a regional marvel, with trolleys shuttling up to 7,200 people an hour to its gates to enjoy its roller coaster, grand dance pavilion, and scenic lake. This direct link to the streetcar line made it one of western Pennsylvania’s most bustling leisure destinations, a legacy that remains etched into the park’s landscape even after the rides fell silent.
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Bathing Scene
Bathing Scene at Cascade Park, New Castle, PA
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View of Cascade Park
View of bridge and picnicers at Cascade Park, New Castle, PA
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Cascade Falls
The Cascade Falls at Cascade Park, New Castle, PA
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Dance Pavilion
Steps leading to the Dance Pavilion at Cascade Park, New Castle, PA.
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Rustic Bridge
The Rustic Bridge at Cascade Park in New Castle, PA.
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Lake & Boat House
Special excursion trains and streetcars transported thousands of people daily to Cascade Park, making it a major regional recreational destination. The park thrived during the early 20th century and especially in the Roaring Twenties with live music concerts at its dance pavilion and various amusements. In 1934, the Pennsylvania Power Company donated the park to
