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!
Altoona Mirror
Monday, February 27, 1899
Notwithstanding the many expensive improvements made at Idlewild, on the Ligonier Valley railroad, recently, workmen have been engaged ever since the close of last season in still further beautifying the queen of picnic grounds. Perhaps the most striking new feature which will greet the visitor during the 1899 season will be the big new woodland lake, located in the grove on the west side of the Loyalhanna.
It will be many acres in extent and will be replete with wooded islands, grottoes and lily ponds. All the islands will be easily accessible and there will be numerous romantic walks and shady retreats. There will be no boats on the new lake, as on Lake Boquet (sic) and St. Clair. The thousands who visited Idlewild last year will be gratified to learn that there will be many pleasant surprises and new attractions awaiting the coming season.