Hersheypark in 1960
60 years ago, Hersheypark operated for it’s 54th season. The season began on April 24, 1960, and operated through SeptemberContinue Reading
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Hersheypark 1910 | Memorial Day
In 1910, Hersheypark opened for its fifth season on May 30, Memorial Day. At the time, Memorial Day was alsoContinue Reading
Bruno T. Lorenzini | Artist and Museum Curator
In 1934, a pocket guide titled “What To See In Hershey” was published by Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. ItContinue Reading
Wapello Fabrications, Inc.
During the noon lunch break on Monday, May 20, 1974, a fire broke out in an amusement ride manufacturer’s productionContinue Reading
Charles F. Bofinger | Bofinger & Associates
Bofinger & Associates, founded by Charles F. Bofinger, was an advertising agency that produced brochures for various Hershey Entertainment &Continue Reading
History of Hersheypark Maps
Hersheypark had not produced any maps of the park until 1972, when a map of the park produced by aContinue Reading
The Statue at the Entrance of Hershey Park Zoo
There is a postcard that Hersheypark has sold since approximately 1970 that shows the Monorail, installed in 1969, crossing overContinue Reading
Omnivision, Inc.
Omnivision, Inc., was a company that was incorporated in Sarasota, Florida, from 1976 until 1994. Omnivision existed as a subsidiaryContinue Reading
Hersheypark 2019 season opens May 3
On March 7, Hersheypark announced some new information about the 2019 season. Reese’s Cupfusion will open in the summer ofContinue Reading
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Hersheypark in 1968
The featured photo above is courtesy the Hershey-Derry Township Historical Society. If you are interested in looking at more photosContinue Reading