Episode 159: Long Island Beach Ohio

<p>We continue our exploration of Long Islands other than our own. This episode takes us inland from the East Coast to the banks of the Whitewater River in western Ohio.</p> <p>Sharon Pope Lutz tells us the story of Long Island Beach and how the Pope family turned their property from idyllic piece of farmland to a 1920s roadside attraction featuring swimming, bingo, a dance hall, and home-made amusement park rides.</p> <p>Today she and her family keep the flame alive, operating Green Acres Kayak from the same spot. </p> <p><strong>Further Research:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.greenacrescanoe.com/">Green Acres Kayak</a></li> <li>Whitewater River Foundation <ul> <li><a href= "http://www.whitewaterriverfoundation.org/PointsofInterest/littleegypt.html"> Little Egypt</a></li> <li><a href= "http://www.whitewaterriverfoundation.org/PointsofInterest/fortfinney.html"> Fort Finney</a></li> <li><a href= "http://www.whitewaterriverfoundation.org/PointsofInterest/1stPrimeMeridian.html"> Principal Meridian</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href= "https://open.spotify.com/artist/0NkyXWGxE3WTFixDSJ39PK?si=hswpaeLBSdq55QnF2Dm5ZQ"> Rosemary Clooney on Spotify</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/Southwest-Ohio-Amusement-Park-Historical-Society-Inc-265387119207/"> Southwest Ohio Amusement Park Historical Society</a></li> </ul>