Travel back to old Kennywood with these historic photos of Pittsburgh's beloved amusement park

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Tuesday, June 20, 2017 2:24 p.m. | Tuesday, June 20, 2017 2:24 p.m.

Kennywood

The Log Jammer in the 1970s

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Rose Gaggini, who still lives in Belle Vernon, and the late Roger Gaggini are seen on July 9, 1946, at the Belle Vernon Community Picnic Day at Kennywood Park. The photo was submitted by Mariann Price.

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Dorothy and Edward 'Midgie' Moskala with their daughter, Connie, in 1950 at Kennywood. Edward Moskala was a longtime employee of the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Allenport plant.

Kennywood is one of the oldest amusement parks in the United States and many of the historic attractions are still enjoyed today. According to the park's website , Kennywood was founded in 1898 by the Monongahela Street Railway Company.

The #TBT this week is of #Kennywood 's Pony Track! What a history this attraction had at the park! pic.twitter.com/odrhOX0lDT

" Kennywood Park (@Kenny_Kangaroo) August 13, 2015

Did you know 2017 marks the 90-year anniversary of the Turtle? When it first opened in 1927, it was called the Tumble Bug! #TBT pic.twitter.com/8qHr5rXG2l

" Kennywood Park (@Kenny_Kangaroo) January 12, 2017

#TBT : The Wacky Wheel dates back to the 1920's, yet it's still operating today! pic.twitter.com/YPdQMV9Fd9

" Kennywood Park (@Kenny_Kangaroo) April 13, 2017

The website The Duquesne Hunky lists Kennywood's Sunlight Pool as "THE most awesome pool ever."

In honor of #OpeningDayPNC , we #flashbackfriday to when Kennywood had a baseball field! This field opened in 1900. #LetsGoBucs @Pirates ! pic.twitter.com/k38JM6hEVS

" Kennywood Park (@Kenny_Kangaroo) April 7, 2017

Möbius Loop coasters, like Racer, are one continuous track, rather than separate dueling tracks. Racer is the oldest of these rare rides. pic.twitter.com/KBZ8RtBHWr

" Kennywood Park (@Kenny_Kangaroo) January 18, 2017

RT @dianahirsch The back of #Kennywood Log Jammer either the driest or wettest seat. Thanks Dad! @vstpgh #tbt pic.twitter.com/xpjdf4gD5a

" Visit Pittsburgh (@vstpgh) June 25, 2015

We found lots of memories this #WorldPhotoDay . pic.twitter.com/8ev8YbrS6C

" Kennywood Park (@Kenny_Kangaroo) August 19, 2016

Wishing you the happiest of Easter Sundays! pic.twitter.com/1ytaY36FC0

" Kennywood Park (@Kenny_Kangaroo) April 16, 2017

Too hot for you outside? Cool off with these winter photos of the park:

#throwbackthursday : Noah's Ark in 1950s, with a layer of freshly fallen snow. But check out the animals--something fishy here... pic.twitter.com/bicur7pYwr

" Kennywood Park (@Kenny_Kangaroo) March 2, 2017

1936: Kennywood's Christmas card features the year's new attraction: Noah's Ark! pic.twitter.com/5R196nfTBv

" Kennywood Park (@Kenny_Kangaroo) December 13, 2016

#TBT Santa has made appearances at Kennywood long before we were open at Christmastime. Once with the Easter Bunny! pic.twitter.com/WVcJdWcPSl

" Kennywood Park (@Kenny_Kangaroo) November 3, 2016

The Log Jammer & The Racer, today in the snow. #Kennywood pic.twitter.com/xAopZWiZQc

" Chancellor Pink (@Chancellorpink) March 6, 2015