<li>Fully revised and updated edition</li>
<li>Filled with all-new vintage postcards and photos</li>
<li>Maps for travelers following the original routeThe Lincoln Highway, established in 1913 as the first roadway to cross the United States, continues to change. This new, updated edition of the successful guidebook to the route in Pennsylvania reflects those changes, focusing on recent trends on the highway, such as the appearance of retro buildings. The book describes what life was like along the old highway-with its stainless-steel diners, mom-and-pop businesses, spectacular scenery, and roadside attractions-and reveals how much of the past is still around.
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The Lincoln Highway: Pennsylvania Traveler's Guide

History

Brian Butko

Americas

Stackpole Books

"A sweet reading treat." --Helen Frangoulis, Playboy 
"Brian Butko has written the definitive story of Isaly's with all its ups and downs, and he's sprinkled it with nostalgic anecdotes and interviews from longtime employees." --David Newell, "Mr. McFeely" on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood 
"A regional tradition becomes America's favorite ice cream treat. A must-read book for all ice cream lovers." --Ed Marks, founder of Ice Screamers The Klondike bar is America's favorite ice cream novelty. This book traces its history and the rise and fall of its creator company, Isaly's Dairy, which evolved from one milk wagon to a dozen plants that supplied its 400 delis and dairies by the 1950s. The family company thrived on sound business practices and good customer relations and was known for its famous chipped ham and ice cream novelties-the Skyscraper cone and the Klondike. The author shows how changing consumer habits weakened the family enterprise but led them to take the Klondike national. Filled with photos and vintage ads.

Klondikes, Chipped Ham, & Skyscraper Cones: The Story of Isaly's

300 classic diners identified. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Anthracite Region and the Poconos, Central Pennsylvania, and Western Pennsylvania.

Diners of Pennsylvania

Kevin Patrick

Travel

Luna follows the intriguing, intertwined stories of two very different amusement parks in suburban Pittsburgh: Kennywood in West Mifflin and Luna Park in North Oakland. Butko takes readers on a rollicking trip to the rowdy picnic spot first called Kenny's Grove, then we meet the Ingersoll family of inventors who go from building rides at Kennywood to creating its chief competitor. Frederick Ingersoll, today credited with inventing and spreading the concept of amusement parks, was the visionary who conjured Luna by literally blowing apart a hillside along Craig Street in 1905. While he continued building more rides and more parks, he was also slipping into bankruptcy. Luna, for all its exotic architecture and dazzling lights, went dark after just five seasons. An escaped lion who killed a visitor is usually blamed for starting the park's decline, but Luna was also competing with the first Nickelodeon (in downtown Pittsburgh) and nearby Forbes Field (among the first modern ballparks). All but forgotten a century later, Luna saw its legacy revived when Kennywood Park opened Lost Kennywood, an area modeled after Luna and other "world's fair"-style parks. Kennywood and its competitor now co-exist in their own unique way. Includes original artwork by Ron Grice, Leda Miller, Kathy Rooney, Marcel Lamont (M.L.) Walker, Wayno, and Mark Zingarelli. "Butko does it again with this astounding collection! From baby incubators to lion attacks, Luna Park's hidden history is at long last revealed." ~ John Schalcosky, Founder of Odd Pittsburgh Please visit shop.heinzhistorycenter.org for more book titles.

Luna: Pittsburgh's Original Lost Kennywood

Senator John Heinz History Center

Now Available! Kennywood: Behind the Screams, Pocket Edition takes long-time fans and new visitors on a walking tour through Kennywood by exploring the history at each ride and attraction. Founded in 1898, the park has layers of history that tell of changing architecture, entertainment, and regional history, all brought to life by more than 300 vintage photos - many never-before-seen and in color. This "pocket-sized" edition is the first of three books exploring Kennywood, Luna, and other regional parks; look for a coffee-table edition in 2018. "This little book is packed with revelations, surprises, and tons of cool stuff I never knew before. Add it to your picnic basket from now on!" ~Rick Sebak, PBS/WQED Producer Please visit shop.heinzhistorycenter.org for more book titles.

Kennywood: Behind the Screams, Pocket Edition by Brian Butko (2016-08-02)

The Lincoln Highway, established in 1913, connected America's east and west coasts when travel between cities meant taking the train. Come along for a photographic journey and explore what remains from those early days of motoring.

The Lincoln Highway: Photos Through Time

The Lincoln Highway Association

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