Old Forge and Moosic / Margo L. Azzarelli.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Azzarelli, Margo L., Author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Moosic (Pa.)--History--Pictorial works.

Moosic (Pa.).

Moosic (Pa.)--Social life and customs--Pictorial works.

Old Forge (Lackawanna County, Pa.)--History--Pictorial works.

Old Forge (Lackawanna County, Pa.).

Old Forge (Lackawanna County, Pa.)--Social life and customs--Pictorial works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages) : chiefly illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : Arcadia Publishing, [2013]

Summary:

Moosic was incorporated as a borough in 1898 and was followed by Old Forge shortly thereafter in 1899; these communities became a part of the area of Lackawanna County known as the Triboro. Throughout the years, industry and agriculture were the backbone of the local economy, and businesses like the Moosic Powder Company and Dutchess Underwear Company provided many residents with employment. In 1886, Arthur Frothingham purchased land in Moosic and opened Rocky Glen Park, the second oldest amusement park in Pennsylvania. Visitors enjoyed riding on the popular Million Dollar Roller Coaster until it closed its gates in 1987. Julia's Restaurant/Hotel is one of the oldest landmark establishments in Old Forge, and it is still in operation today, serving great food nightly. By the 1960s, Old Forge earned the title of "Pizza Capital of the World." Its trademark "Old Forge"-style pizza is served in many restaurants throughout Pennsylvania.

Contents:

Oh! industry

Keep the faith

Pizza capital of the world

A day in the park

School life

Shop around

Sense of community.

OCLC:

900733343