Conneaut Lake Park
Costello, Michael E.![Conneaut Lake Park](https://support.digitalhusky.com/media/annotations/sorted/202/20235992/CHSBZCOP0320235992.jpg)
In 1877, a humble boat landing was constucted on Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania's largest natural lake. Colonel Frank Mantor, a visionary, discovered and purchased the property and convinced investors from the Pittsburgh, Shenango, and Lake Erie Railroad to extend the railroad line to a newly built resort on the site. In 1892, Exposition Park--a permanent fair exhibiting machinery and livestock--was founded. Amusement rides were added alongside h...