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Park in the western-end of Coal Township that was built by Monroe Kulp and last until the pool was closed in 1971. The area that was Edgewood is now comprised of Stetler Drive and the area surrounding Kemp Memorial Stadium. Special thanks to Joe Muscato. Questions, contact l_deklinski@yahoo.com.
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Edgewood Park- Formerly Indian Park, Edgewood opened in the early 1900s. Developed on 97 acres by Monroe H. Culp, the park would bring joy to many until it closed in the 1950's. The last of it was demolished in early 1964 to make way for homes on Stetler Driver, and eventually Kemp Memorial Stadium.
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Edgewood Park- Formerly Indian Park, Edgewood opened in the early 1900s. Developed on 97 acres by Monroe H. Culp, the park would bring joy to many until it closed in the 1950's. The last of it was demolished in early 1964 to make way for homes on Stetler Driver, and eventually Kemp Memorial Stadium.

  • Edgewood Park- Formerly Indian Park, Edgewood opened in the early 1900s. Developed on 97 acres by Monroe H. Culp, the park would bring joy to many until it closed in the 1950's. The last of it was demolished in early 1964 to make way for homes on Stetler Driver, and eventually Kemp Memorial Stadium.
  • [Photo Left] Seen here is the Edgewood Park Scenic Railway, which bordered the lake. The Alps Ride was destroyed by wind in March of 1923.
  • [Photo Right] Here is the other half of the photo. The lake was a place for area residents to escape the city life. Swimming and especially boating were popular activities, as seen in this photo. Edgewood Park also had restaurants, beautiful walkways, and popular rides such as the Scenic Railway and School of Mines.
  • A view of the lake at Edgewood Park. The lake was formed from Furnace Run, which flows towards Shamokin. At center-right in this photo is a home-made diving board with four men on it. The white house in the center of this photo is possibly a home that once sat on Jackson Street. This photo is looking towards Shamokin. (This is now the bottom parking lot of Kemp Memorial Stadium.)
  • (1915) Tennis courts at Edgewood Park. When is the last time you saw women playing tennis in full-length dresses?
  • Edgewood Park.
  • Edgewood Park.
  • (1949)
  • Dennis Shuey fixes a kiddie ride (May 19, 1953)
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  • (Sept. 1954) Looks like Edgewood Park.
  • Children from Odd Fellows. (August 19, 1954)
  • Elwood Spotts installs a swing. (May 19, 1955)
  • Untitled photo
  • Junior Coaster
  • Junior Coaster
  • May 1952- Awaiting the big dip are Mr. Faust, a maintenance man at Edgewood Park, and two of his new friends who wanted to go for a free ride. The two boys are Harry Bramhall, left, and Edward Armstrong.
  • Junior Coaster
  • Junior Coaster (April 5, 1956)
  • The beloved School of Mines.
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