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2002 Tide daily Journal CELEBRATES teem I Monday, April 29, 2002 A7 mmal r-v- DID YOlf) 1 vrrwi PsptG: KNOW; There was Union Lake Park a ouwiing alley at the park that hosted several summer leagues for both men and women. "Pin boys" worked at the alley, which had five aterside amusement parka were once a fashionable outing, providing recreation for the slower-paced populace of the early 20th century. Throughout South Jersey. lanes, and received a cent and a parks of this era could be found in places such as Brideeton. Camden.

Center- ton, Clementon, Pennsville and Vineland Some were served by excursion boats I halfnflrnami" 0 ana otners, like Millville own Union Lake fark, were reached via trolley lines. In 1894, the Millville Rapid Transit Co. added a northward spur of trolley track irum w)iumDia Avenue ana onarp street to tne park at union Lake. Then merely a .1 1 Al 1 11 1 If. 1 uuyuiai pitniu apoi, uie pars wouia soon give way to a large amusement park iounaea by the Millville Manufacturing Co.

Union Lake ark, as it became known, offered not only amusement rides but a lakeside restaurant and grandstand, an "electric fountain," a boardwalk, a dance nan converted trom an old ice house, and a casino featuring both vaudeville acts and motion picture shows. The Dark remained the renter of summer activity before closing in 1929. Auto travel had opened up the Jersey Shore as the desti- i 1 4 1 7TJl nation of choice and, by 1930, fti; lew remnants ot the park remained. 3" '-''If' I' H. It I A rru UW A ride on the miniature railroad, which ran through the woods at the park, could be had for a nickel.

Both the railroad and roller coaster were run by Elwood Potter of Vineland. 7 Ps The boardwalk ran a considerable distance along the lake, linking the bowling alley, dance hall, I 1 -w restaurant, music stand, picnic pavilion and boat landing. 'V, ft' Children clad in the knickers and high stockings of the day line up for a ride on the park's Ferris wheel. The seats on this attraction resembled turn-of-the-century carriages. 1 in Last week we asked: What was Union Lake Park called after the name was changed in the 1920s? Answer Luna Park.

In 1924, Orest Devaney tried unsuccessfully to convert the park into a miniature Coney Island. It was known as Luna Park from 1924-29. This week's question: How did the Maurice River get its name? Find out next Monday, May 6, in Life Along the River, Part 7 of a 20-part series. Coming up: Part The Role of tJie Railroad, Monday, May 13. Part 9: Getting Around Town, Monday, May 20.

Part 10: Downtown Businesses, Monday; May 27. f.t' Jimmy and Johnny Giuffra sold sweet confections from their candy booth at Union Lake Park. Giuffra's Candy Store was a longtime Millville favorite before being ravaged by fire in 1985. The carousel was operated by Dode Wood for the Millville Rapid Transit Co. Photos courtesy of Millville Historical Society Dale Wettstein Collection MiUviUeThroughThe Decades: 1852-1862 1853 The schooner Wctory is built in Millville.

1860 A bleachery 1861 A new and dye house are bridge replaces added to the cotton an 1 837 1855 The glass factories in Glasstown and Schetterville are operated as the Upper and Lower Works of Whitall 1859 Construction begins on the Millville Glassboro Railroad. It is completed the following year. 1852- R.D. Wood begins building the cotton mill at the future Millville Manufacturing 1854 R. D.

Wood opens a cotton mill at the site of what will become the Millville Manufacturing Co. 1857 The Millville Gas-Light Co. is established. The Millville National Bank opens at Second and Main streets. mill.

structure at Main Street over the Maurice River. site. lfep "ffiBfr IMi fM(M I Photo and graphics editorBarbara Errickson ResearchDoug Fuhrmann LayoutSusan Watson GraphicsJohn Elbertson A1 Get Second At BUY 0 fcJ Route 49 (Main Street) -J tn 3D 3 3 3 3 a to CA CO 2 3 I i i i i OPricej; 1 1 1 Come See Us At The Millville Air Show Come Hungry! Open for Lunch Dinner Thurs-Sat 12-1 Opm Sun. 12-7 pm BBQ Chicken Ribs Seafood Entrees Prime Rib Catering for ALL OCCASIONS! Includes, Crab Cake, ANY GRILLED SANDWICH Pulled Pork, Hamburger, 1 Hot Dogs More 1 Located next to Shammy Shine Car Wash 7th Main Sts. (Rt.

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