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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AZ0_1940-chevrolet-fire-truck_Elysburg-PA.html
1940 Chevrolet Fire Truck
Originally owned by the
Ralpho Fire Company, Overlook, PA
Purchased by Knobels in May 1972.
Used for the flood clean-up in June
1972 & various pumping duties since.
Body restored in 2007- 2008.
Currently used…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AYY_knoebels-wurlitzer-165-organ_Elysburg-PA.html
Knoebels
Wurlitzer
165 Organ
Built in 1907 as a Barrel organ in North Tonawanda NY. organ
Co. and converted about 1914 by Wurlitzer Co. to a double paper
roll system, it was obtained by
Knoebels in 1948 from Croop's
Glen Park, Hunlock's …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AYU_character-cutouts_Elysburg-PA.html
Knoebels
Groves
Character cutouts were made by artist Frank Meisel who was
hired by Pete Knoebel around 1950 to paint everything
from signs to scenery panels. The clown appeared
at Burch Drug Store in Elysburg to announce
the entertainme…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AYI_stein-goldstein-carousel_Elysburg-PA.html
The 28 horses on this carousel were hand-carved in 1912 by Solomon Stein & Harry Goldstein of Brooklyn, N.Y. Purchased by Lawrence Knoebel in 1948 from Croop's Glen Park, Hunlock Creek, Penna., it was used at nearby fairs and carnivals. It was sol…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AXU_the-newest-old-covered-bridge_Elysburg-PA.html
The newest Old Covered Bridge in the world, built 1975. "The Park's Beginning" was 100 feet upstream where the original Knoebels Groves Covered Bridge and old swimming hole were located. That bridge was replaced by the modern highway bridge in 1940.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AXS_grand-carousel_Elysburg-PA.html
Grand Carousel Hand carved in 1913 by master carver Charles Carmel. This carousel was purchased by Knoebels in 1941 and moved here from Rahway, N.J. Its 63 horses and 3 chariots make it one of the largest remaining carousels in the country.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AXQ_grand-carousel_Elysburg-PA.html
[plaque]Grand Carousel Purchased: 1941. Opened: 1942 Previous Location: Riverside Park, Rahway, NJ This large 4 abreast carousel was built by George Kremer in 1913 using a Looff platform and horses carved by Charles Carmel. It features 63 horses, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AXJ_swimming-hole_Elysburg-PA.html
Swimming Hole A natural swimming hole on Roaring Creek attracted the first visitors to Knoebels farm. Admission: With bath house 10¢ Visitors Horse Fed & Stabled 25¢