| Location |  |
| Status | Defunct |
| Operated | May 30, 1896 to 1975 |
| Owner | Union Traction Company |
| Previous names | Willow Grove Park |
Six Gun Territory, formerly known as Willow Grove Park was a trolley park located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA that opened in 1896 and closed in 1975. When it opened, the park was operated by the Union Traction Company under the direction of company President John B. Parsons.[1]
In 1982 Willow Grove Mall was built where the amusement park once stood. The mall features a variety of artifacts and homages to the original amusement park. The park briefly operated as Six Gun Territory from 1972-1975.[1]
Roller coasters
Past
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Ride | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters | Wooden | 1919 | 1926 or later | Scrapped |
| Thunderbolt | National Amusement Device Company | Wooden | 1931 | 1975 | Scrapped |
| Wild Mouse | B. A. Schiff & Associates | Steel | 1958 | 1975 | Scrapped |
| Wild Cat | Philadelphia Toboggan Company | Wooden | Unknown | 1929 | Destroyed by fire |
| Scenic | William Morris | Wooden | 1896 | 1975 | Scrapped |
| Alps | Unknown | Steel | Unknown | Unknown | Scrapped |
Attractions
Closed
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airships | Unknown | Swing | Ca.1905 | Unknown | Unknown |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Life Was A Lark At Willow Grove Park". YouTube. 1991.