Glen Echo Park: A Story of Survival

by Richard Cook and Deborah Lange

   


Captures the can-do spirit of Glen Echo Park...filled with delightful anecdotes, fascinating historical nuggets, and extraordinary photos that will be treasured by all who love Glen Echo Park.

  – Connie Morella, US House of Representatives

An excellent blend of important local history and nostalgia...wonderful memories of the Spanish Ballroom, where I used to announce the big bands.

  – Mac McGarry, NBC TV Host of "It’s Academic"

Brings back precious memories of days gone by: going to Glen Echo Park with my mom and dad – a childhood highlight, and later as Bozo the Clown for another generation of Glen Echo Park kids.

  – Willard Scott, NBC TV Reporter for "Today"

Over 100 historic photos of Glen Echo Park from the Richard Cook collection in this 6" x 9" book on high-quality glossy paper, including 26 photos from the Chautauqua era and 62 photos from the amusement park era, with many full-page photos. It is the most comprehensive history of the park available.

Available from the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture Inc . The proceeds from the sale of this book help the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture maintain the programs at Glen Echo Park.