McKees Rocks Historical Society
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The McKees Rocks Historical Society was founded in 2007 to encourage community interest in the history of this area by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting our past to people of all ages.
06/05/2026
July 10 & 11 2026
06/03/2026
A memory from summers past 1970...
05/31/2026
Norwood Incline entrance through the ages.
Surprisingly, in 1997, it had what appears to be a cushioned seat where you could watch the traffic go by.
05/29/2026
Many of us remember going to West View Park… just across the Rocks bridge…
On this day in 1906, West View Park officially opened for its very first season! 🎡
Located just north of Pittsburgh, the park quickly became a favorite destination for generations of Pittsburghers. Founder T.M. Harton kept the excitement rolling with iconic attractions like the Ferris Wheel, The Dips, and the Speed-O-Plane after his original business partner left to help develop Kennywood.
By the 1930s, the park’s famous ballroom became the place to be, and after reopening as Danceland in 1945, it hosted legendary acts including The Rolling Stones.
After 71 seasons, West View Park closed in 1977, but for many Pittsburghers, the memories ride on.
📸 Riders on West View Park’s Racing Whippet, c. 1950s-60s.
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169 Clinton Street
McKees Rocks, PA
15136
