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Today in WV History
03 Apr

Luna Park Historic District was created

Luna Park was built by J. B. Crowley in 1912 on the north bank of the Kanawha River in Charleston. The amusement park occupied seven acres on what had been a three-hole golf course. At present, the park's site is bordered by the river, Park and Gl...

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