Glen Echo Park: A Story of Survival
by Richard Cook and Deborah Lange
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Captures the can-do spirit of Glen Echo Park...filled with delightful anecdotes, fascinating historical nuggets, and extraordinary photos that will be treasured by all who love Glen Echo Park.
- Connie Morella, US House of Representatives
An excellent blend of important local history and nostalgia...wonderful memories of the Spanish Ballroom, where I used to announce the big bands.
- Mac McGarry, NBC Television Host of "It's Academic"
Brings back precious memories of days gone by: going to Glen Echo Park with my mom and dad - a childhood highlight, and later as Bozo the Clown for another generation of Glen Echo Park kids.
- Willard Scott, NBC Television Reporter for "Today"
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Over 100 historic photos of Glen Echo Park from the Richard Cook collection, including 26 photos from the Chautauqua era and 62 photos from the amusement park era - the most comprehensive history of the park available.
COASTER ENTHUSIASTS:
Over ten different photographs of Glen Echo roller coasters including the famous Coaster Dips.
TRANSIT FANS:
Six photographs of trolleys at Glen Echo, including a rare view of the Glen Echo Electric Railroad car barn.
LOCAL HISTORY BUFFS:
See Glen Echo as few ever have, including a photograph of the original stone front of the Clara Barton House that has not been seen in print for over 100 years.
GLEN ECHO LOVERS:
Many never before published photographs Glen Echo in its HEY-DAY. Recall those fun filled days gone by.
Available for $29.95 plus tax and postage and handling.
$29.29 per copy
$ 3.50 postage and handling (for 1-10 copies)
$ 1.50 tax if shipped to a Maryland address
Contact Richard Cook by e-mail to order.
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