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Traver Circle Swing at Carsonia and Dorney Park
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Traver Circle Swing at Carsonia and Dorney Park

Carsonia Park, Dorney Park

2 04, 2025

Traver Circle Swing at Carsonia and Dorney Park

Joseph Webb2025-04-02T17:24:54-04:00April 2nd, 2025|Carsonia Park, Dorney Park|0 Comments

In the early 20th century, engineer and inventor Harry G. Traver transformed the amusement industry with his groundbreaking ride, the Circle Swing. Patented in 1902, the ride was said to be inspired by the sight of seagulls circling above a ship during Traver’s [...]

Wright Biplane over Mt. Penn and Reading
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Wright Biplane over Mt. Penn and Reading

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22 05, 2020

Wright Biplane over Mt. Penn and Reading

Joseph Webb2020-05-22T22:00:14-04:00May 22nd, 2020|Planes-Trains-Automobiles|0 Comments

On Thursday July 9, 1914 an enthusiastic crowd of spectators gathered at Carsonia Park to witness two beautiful flights in a large, high-powered Wright biplane from the level lawn near the lake in Carsonia Park. Carsonia Park operated in Lower Alsace Township from [...]

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Traver Circle Swing at Carsonia and Dorney Park

Traver Circle Swing at Carsonia and Dorney Park

Wright Biplane over Mt. Penn and Reading

Wright Biplane over Mt. Penn and Reading

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