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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.
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(1918) Temporary hospital setup at Edgewood Park pavilion during a flu epidemic.
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(1918) Temporary hospital setup at Edgewood Park pavilion during a flu epidemic.

  • Monte Carlo parties in the Temple of Mirth at the former Edgewood Park were the "rage" in the early 1930s. The group is seated on a round disc that spun. Some people identified are, front row from left, Lewis Wood, Janet Fryberger, UNK, Mayme Humes, Mary Fisher, Art Cook, UNK, Margaret Fritzpatrick, Mike O'Brien; second, Joe Shingara, Ruth Burkeiser, Fred Wurst, Nettie Getlmau, Ivry Fryberger, Bill Bousman; back, Bob Lemler (sp?), Viettei Berkeiser, UNK, UNK, Russell Stepp and Tom Knopka.
  • (1927) Neil Gilham and his Edgewood Park Orchestra- Edgewood Park was also popular for its live entertainment. This band played regularly for dances at Edgewood in the late 1920s. Members of the band are, from left, W. Fred Kohler Jr., Walter Culp, Ben Gilham, Robert "Doc" Francis, violin and director; George Edmunds, Tony Vivaldo, Frank Bashore, Gordon Thompson and Neil Gilham on the saxophone.
  • "Doc" Francis and His Music at Edgewood.
  • (07.07.29) Neil Gilham Orchestra at Edgewood Park. MARK MASTER
  • (08.06.1950) Our Band, sponsored by Shamokin Dye and Print Works, presents its 75th Anniversary Concert at Edgewood Park.
  • (1932) Baby Contest at Edgewood Park.
  • Military program.
  • (1918) Temporary hospital setup at Edgewood Park pavilion during a flu epidemic.
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  • Rebecca Spring- This was also located in Edgewood Park. It was a popular gathering place for the young and old in love. Eventually, Edgewood Park became less of a destination once automobiles allowed residents to travel to further destinations. The decline was steady until only the merry-go-round, the School of Mines and the "pavilion" remained. In early 1964, those were demolished to make way for homes on Stetler Drive. Today, the only remaining piece of Edgewood Park, in any form, is an old metal power pole, which was recently refurbished and placed near the Nature Trail at Kemp Memorial Stadium.
  • Carousel, maybe Edgewood Park.
  • Edgewood song, "Dear Old Edgewood Park."
  • Edgewood song, "Dear Old Edgewood Park."
  • Edgewood song, "Dear Old Edgewood Park."
  • Edgewood song, "Dear Old Edgewood Park."
  • Entrance to Edgewood. This is now part of Stetler Drive.
  • Entrance to Edgewood. I believe that pole on the right may be the only remnant to remain of Edgewood, today.
  • Cresco Club (1958)
  • Bus depot to the right, at the entrance to Edgewood.
  • Bus depot.
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