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 [...]
For generations of children and families, Dorney Park near Allentown, Pennsylvania, wasn’t just a place for thrilling rides and summer picnics—it was also a place where lions roared, kangaroos bounced, monkeys chattered, and sea lions basked poolside. From its humble beginnings as a [...]
During the Great Depression, when times were tough all over America, Dorney Park was fighting to survive. Families had little extra money, and like many small parks, Dorney struggled to stay open. But in the middle of that hardship came an idea that [...]
