White City (Philadelphia)

It was established in 1898 by the Chestnut Hill Casino Company, and operated until 1912, when it was shut down after continued complaints from residents of the area.

In February 1898, the Chestnut Hill Casino Company purchased 25 acres of land in Springfield Township[1] at the northwest corner of Bethlehem Pike and Paper Mill Road.

It claimed to have 50,000 fragrant plants, as well as a toboggan, a carousel, a lake with row boats, electric launches, and a live brass band conducted by Professor Kalitz.

[7] Events and entertainment were often hosted, such as athletic meets,[8] vaudeville performances,[9] acrobats and gymnasts,[10] and the presentation of a trained baby elephant named Little Hip.

In February 1912, several wealthy locals including George C. Thomas Jr., Charles N. Welsh, Wilson Potter, and Jay Cooke III combined their money, bought the park for about $500,000, and immediately shut it down before its opening in the coming spring.