Scranton Public Library - Nay Aug Amusement Park--The Strohl Collection

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Karl and Ralph Strohl owned and operated the Nay Aug Amusement Park for nearly 70 years. These photos are from their personal collection.
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Nay Aug Amusement Park Comet Coaster.
Nay Aug Amusement Park Comet Coaster.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)—History
This photograph shows the Comet Coaster, a roller coaster at Nay Aug Amusement Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The photo is undated, but it is likely from the 1960s.
Nay Aug Amusement Park Comet Coaster.
Nay Aug Amusement Park Comet Coaster.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)—History
This photograph shows the Comet Coaster in motion at the Nay Aug Amusement Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The photo is undated, but it is likely from the early 1960s. The formal attire of the gentleman in the first car indicates he may be a dignitary.
Nay Aug Amusement Park Comet Coaster.
Nay Aug Amusement Park Comet Coaster.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)—History
This photograph shows the Comet Coaster, a roller coaster at Nay Aug Amusement Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The photo is undated, but it is likely from the 1960s.
Nay Aug Amusement Park entrance.
Nay Aug Amusement Park entrance.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)—History
This photograph shows the entrance to the the Nay Aug Amusement Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The photo is undated, but it is likely from the early 1960s.
Nay Aug Amusement Park group.
Nay Aug Amusement Park group.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)—History
This photograph shows a group at the Nay Aug Amusement Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Standing in a suit and tie at right is park owner Karl Strohl. The photo is undated, but it is likely from the 1960s.
Nay Aug Amusement Park nuns and men in suits.
Nay Aug Amusement Park nuns and men in suits.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)—History
This photograph shows nuns and unidentified dignitaries at the Nay Aug Amusement Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The photo is undated, but it is likely from the early 1960s.
Nay Aug Amusement Park rockets.
Nay Aug Amusement Park rockets.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)—History
This photograph shows the "Rockets" ride at the Nay Aug Amusement Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The photo is undated, but it is likely from the early 1960s.
Nay Aug Amusement Park tank ride.
Nay Aug Amusement Park tank ride.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)—History
This photograph shows the tank carousel at the Nay Aug Amusement Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The photo is undated, but it is likely from the early 1960s.
Nay Aug Amusement Park ticket booth.
Nay Aug Amusement Park ticket booth.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)—History
This photograph shows the ticket booth at the the Nay Aug Amusement Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The photo is undated, but it is likely from the 1960s.
Nay Aug Amusement Park ticket booth.
Nay Aug Amusement Park ticket booth.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)—History
This photograph shows the ticket booth and the Arcade entrance at the the Nay Aug Amusement Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The photo is undated, but it is likely from the early 1960s.
Nay Aug Amusement Park "top" ride.
Nay Aug Amusement Park "top" ride.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)—History
This photograph shows an unidentified ride that somewhat resembles a spinning top at the Nay Aug Amusement Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The photo is undated, but it is likely from the early 1960s.
Nay Aug Amusement Park train.
Nay Aug Amusement Park train.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)—History
This photograph shows an unidentified man and a group of children with "bird on a stick" toys on the train at the Nay Aug Amusement Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The photo is undated, but it is likely from the early 1960s.
Nay Aug Amusement Park train ride.
Nay Aug Amusement Park train ride.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)—History
This photograph shows unidentified riders on the train ride at the Nay Aug Amusement Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The photo is undated, but it is likely from the 1980s, the final years of the amusement park.
Rear of Nay Aug Amusement Park
Rear of Nay Aug Amusement Park
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)—History
This photograph shows the back of the Nay Aug Amusement Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania with a good view of the "Copter" ride. The photo is undated, but it is likely from the early 1960s.
Rear of Nay Aug Amusement Park with view of Comet Coaster.
Rear of Nay Aug Amusement Park with view of Comet Coaster.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)—History
This photograph shows the rear of the Nay Aug Amusement Park with the coaster at its highest elevation. The "Fly Yourself" sign at the top of the "Copter" ride indicates that it may have been self-service at certain times. The photo is undated, but it is likely from the early 1960s.
Sesame Street characters at Nay Aug Amusement Park.
Sesame Street characters at Nay Aug Amusement Park.
Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)—History
This photograph shows a visit by Big Bird and other Sesame Street characters to the Nay Aug Amusement Park. It is undated.