Description: VINTAGE ANTIQUE POSTCARD Williamsport Pennsylvania~1910~Mill Creek~road to Starr Island Park~trolley~streetcar~PA Postmarked: January 8, 1910 in Cogan Station, PA Published by: Valentine & Sons - printed in Great BritainStarr Island, located in what today is Indian Park in Montoursville, opened in 1898. In its heyday, Starr Island boasted an array of attractions including a carousel, a wooden roller coaster, fishing and boating opportunities, a bowling alley, a shooting gallery, and a trolley system. The popular recreation area had a merry-go-round, a train ride, Ferris Wheel, and trolley service. The Montoursville Passenger Railway Company opened in 1897. The trolley line connected to the 3rd street line in Williamsport, and a passenger could travel from Montoursville to Market Square in Williamsport for ten cents. Cars ran every half hour, with the trip taking 30 minutes to complete. In 1898, the line was extended to Starr Island, a popular picnic grounds with boating facilities and a picnic area. In 1909, Starr Island became an Amusement park, with a roller coaster and other rides. The park was renamed Indian Park. Check out my other items! If you buy more than one item, ask me for REDUCED SHIPPING for multiple items going to the same address in one combined package. To get a discount, wait to pay until I have sent you a combined invoice.
Price: 3.81 USD
Location: Landing, New Jersey
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
City: Williamsport
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Brand/Publisher: Valentine & Sons
Subject: Street Car
Continent: North America
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Era: Divided Back (1907-1915)
Region: Pennsylvania
Country: United States
Theme: Architecture, Transportation, US States, Cities & Towns
Features: Divided Back, Stamp
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Postage Condition: Posted
