Glen Park, Williamsville, New York
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Glen Park is a walking park in Williamsville, New York. It is bordered by the Glen Falls waterfall that flows along Ellicott Creek, and the inactive Williamsville Water Mill.
[edit] History
The location originally housed an amusement park, Harry Altman's Glen Park Casino and Amusement Park. [1]
The property was razed following two fires. The first fire in September 1968 destroyed a nightclub on the property called The Inferno. The nightclub was notable for featuring the band Wilmer & the Dukes on a weekly basis, which helped launch their careers.
The second fire in September 1973 destroyed several buildings, including the main Casino. Altman had hosted many famous entertainers at the Casino over the years, including Sammy Davis, Jr. and the Mills Brothers. The Casino was built in the 1940s and housed both a theatre and a restaurant. [2]
In 1976, the park was converted to its current state with the installation of several ponds and concrete walking paths. [3] It has since been owned and maintained jointly by the Village of Williamsville and the Town of Amherst.
[edit] External links
- Glen Park - Village of Williamsville official website
