The Sunnybrook Ballroom

The Sunnybrook Ballroom

by Thomas Sephakis
The Sunnybrook Ballroom

The Sunnybrook Ballroom

by Thomas Sephakis

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Overview

As one of the last major ballrooms located in this great nation, the Sunnybrook Ballroom is a historical and intricate part of Pennsylvania's past. Since 1926, the Sunnybrook Ballroom has been an established landmark in its community and is recognized nationwide. Opening its doors in 1931, the grand ballroom was built as an addition to the swim club and dance pavilion. For years, Sunnybrook has served as a viable piece of Americana and has seen many big-name performers upon its stage, including Glenn Miller, Cab Calloway, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Lawrence Welk, Frank Sinatra, Tommy Dorsey, Chubby Checker, and even Bill Haley and the Comets. Using vintage photographs, The Sunnybrook Ballroom traces the history of this cherished haven for big band fans, rock and rollers, and music lovers alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780738550305
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date: 08/01/2007
Series: Images of America Series
Pages: 128
Sales rank: 1,158,225
Product dimensions: 6.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

Thomas Sephakis is a local businessman and author who serves as the chairman for the SunnyBrook Foundation. Having penned several works of fiction and a few screenplays, he works today with the foundation to help preserve and renovate the Sunnybrook Ballroom.

Table of Contents


Acknowledgments     6
Introduction     7
Sunnybrook in the Beginning     9
The Sunnybrook Pool and Pavilion     21
The Big Band Era     33
Modern-Day Sunnybrook     69
Sunnybrook Today     115
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