The area now known as Joseph S Daddona Lake and Terrace has a rich history. The stone arch bridge dates back to 1828. If Lehigh County had its way, the bridge would be gone now. I'm proud to have played a large part in saving it. The park consists of the former city ice skating pond, and the WPA amphitheater.
This blog previously featured the train of Union Terrace, which was near the end of the former Barber Quarry Branch line... Talking of tracks, shown above is the freight station of the Allentown and Reading Traction Company. Their trolley would go under the Dorney Park roller coaster on its way to Kutztown. Many of you would know the freight building many years later, as the store and home of Joe and Ann Daddona.
reprinted from April of 2013
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