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612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Norumbega Park and Totem Pole Ballroom

Norumbega Park and Totem Pole Ballroom

Silverstein, Clara
Goldberg, Sara Leavitt
Historic Newton

Paperback

Series: Images of America

DanceGeneral PhotographyRegional: New England

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ISBN10: 146710633X
ISBN13: 9781467106337
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: Jun 21 2021
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.50 Depth: 9.20
Language: English
Throughout the early part of the 20th century, Norumbega Park in Newton, Massachusetts, was the ultimate destination for thrill-seekers and fun-lovers. For 66 years, the park by the Charles River defined recreation and romance. Located 12 miles west of Boston, Norumbega Park was designed to attract weekend ridership to the Commonwealth Avenue Street Railway trolley line. The park succeeded beyond what anyone imagined. From its grand opening in 1897 until the gates closed forever on Labor Day in 1963, the legendary park drew visitors from New England and beyond for family-friendly fun. Its attractions included canoeing, amusement rides, vaudeville shows, and a zoo, all in a carefully landscaped setting. Starting in 1930, the Totem Pole Ballroom, once called America's most beautiful ballroom, presented nationally renowned bands led by musicians including Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, and Artie Shaw.

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