Ligonier Valley Rail Road Newspaper Articles
We have compiled over 1,400 newspaper articles that mention the Ligonier Valley Railroad, or related subjects. The articles were originally published starting in 1873 and our collection runs through 1995. Enjoy!
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Sunday, March 15, 1891
Idlewild
Idlewild picnic grounds have undergone a complete transformation during the past six months. The many thousands visiting the place last season convinced the management that enlargement was absolutely necessary. As a consequence there has been added a spacious new ding hall, 50x160 feet, with double kitchen supplied with ranges, heated with natural gas, sinks and abundance of running spring water. Also a commodious dancing pavilion with exquisite floor and sounding board constructed on scientific principles, supplying a want long felt by society parties.
A most valuable addition is the ladies cottage, in charge of a matron, where the comforts of ladies and children, exclusively are especially provided for. A beautiful lake bountifully supplied with boats, new baseball grounds, tennis courts, croquet grounds, in fact everything for the comfort and convenience of patrons are among the new attractions.
Dates for the season are now being rapidly taken at the office of Thomas E. Watt, Pass. Agent Western Dist. Penna. R.R., No. 110 Fifth avenue, where J. W. Sloan, Excursion Agent of the Ligonier Valley R.R. for Idlewild, will receive applications and answer any inquiries.