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<title>Carsonia Park - Reading, PA</title>
<p>Carsonia Park, as with so many, began as a trolley park. The idea for
Carsonia Park was created in October of 1894 by the Union Traction Company of Reading to
increase it's weekend ridership. General construction began in May of 1896 and the park
opened to the public in June of that year. The park was built on a 145 acre farm in a
swampy area which is today known as Pennside.</font></p>
<p>Initially the park only consisted of the peaceful
gardens, lake and the natural springs which it was built upon. Soon there was an Edison
Parlor and Theater. As time passed, rides were added. Early rides included an
Armitage-Hershell Carousel, Shoot the Chute (a common big attraction at
early parks), a Miniature Railroad and a Toboggan Pleasure Railway (Roller
Coaster). </font></p>
<p>The park added many rides and attractions and changed
others over the years. In October of 1939 trolley service to the park ended. This marked a
decline which lasted until 1950 when the park was closed. All the rides were removed and
most of the land was used for a housing project and for a public park
with a pool. The lake and Beer Garden (which is now a popular restaurant) are still at their original
locations. The park was bounded by what is today Carsonia Avenue, Butter Lane (actually the creek parallel to it),
Park Street and Parkview Avenue, just below Mt Penn on the East side of Reading. </font>
<b>Location:</b> Bounded by Carsonia Avenue, Parkview
Avenue, Park Avenue and Stony Creek in the Stony Creek Mills area of Reading,</p>
<p>Remains:</b> Beer Garden is still a restaurant; one building.</p>
<a href="http://www.berksweb.com/histsoc/carsonia/">The Historical Society of Berks County's Carsonia page</a>
<td>The Ballroom burned in August of 1968 in a spectacular fire. Arson was the
cause as three kids who were thrown out returned to seek revenge. The
flames were visible all around the area and extra firefighters
(volunteers) were called in. I was lucky enough (or unlucky enough as the
case may be) to have seen the fire as a child. The view to the right is
looking from roughly the dam at the lake toward Parkview Avenue. The
Thunderbolt Coaster is visible in the background. Today, this shot would
be looking toward the public pool. A new Rec (recreational) center was
built just behind where the ballroom sits and the "Tot Lot"
kiddie playground is where the Ballroom once was.
<p>The above photo shows what is likely the first Cuddle Up at Carsonia, a
smaller ride than the one that replaced it. Above is an overview shot.
<p>A side view with some landscaping on the first Cuddle-Up
<p>A view of the later Cuddle-Up, one of the big 5 wheel models with 12
cups, which were the most fun. This is teh one that still exists instorage.
<small>Defunct Amusement Parks - www.defunctparks.com<br>
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