Carsonia Park
Reading, PA (Berks County)
Description/History
The Association held two reunions (1915, 1921) at Carsonia Park east of Reading, PA. The park was constructed by the United Traction Company in 1896 as a destination for its trolley service, similar to many other reunion locations in the early 20th century. The park had two roller coasters and a handful of other rides during its history. Trolley service stopped going to the park in 1939, and the park saw decreased attendance until it closed in 1950. Much of the information we have is from historical postcards that have been collected and research by the Berks History Center (see link below)
Carsonia Park – Berks County History Center
Google Maps link to location of park
Short video about the park can be found HERE.
What follows is a table of the past reunions held at this location in chronological order. If available, you can click on entries for images and/or PDFs of the button/ribbon, reunion photos, the program, mailer/newsletter, and any newsclippings that have been collected.
Past Reunions at this Location
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1915 |
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1921
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