The high school sits on the site of what was the Sans Souci (amusement) Park from 1905 to 1970. The Phila. Inquirer, 4/23/12 at p. B2, reported that Sonny and Cher had played its octagonal bandstand. There is a Facebook page dedicated to Sans Souci Park memories that mentions other performers at the park, including Neil Diamond, Sam the Sham and the Pharoahs, and the Association.
Publication date | Jun 24, 2018 |
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The high school sits on the site of what was the Sans Souci (amusement) Park from 1905 to 1970. The Phila. Inquirer, 4/23/12 at p. B2, reported that Sonny and Cher had played its octagonal bandstand. There is a Facebook page dedicated to Sans Souci Park memories that mentions other performers at the park, including Neil Diamond, Sam the Sham and the Pharoahs, and the Association.