A History of Parks, Thrills, and More
The Hershey Abattoir was a meat and commissary company which produced products for Hershey Estates (which was later renamed HERCO, Inc., and is called Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company today). … Continue Reading Hersheypark Franks | April 17, 1975
James K. Putt – who went by the name Jim – was a chief builder for Milton S. Hershey for the first 25 years of the town of Hershey’s existence. … Continue Reading James K. Putt
With the new Park Boulevard opening in late 2016, I thought this would be a good time to look at the last time Park Boulevard was relocated, in 1972. In … Continue Reading 1972 Park Boulevard relocation
This was a news item I saw in today’s Derry Township (Dauphin County, PA) newsletter. Improvements at Major Intersection to Begin on April 3rd Kinsley Sitework has announced that work … Continue Reading Hersheypark Drive improvements
“Where else but in Hershey, Pennsylvania, would you find ten thousand rubber Hershey’s Kisses floating in a lazy river raising money to support a great organization like Children’s Miracle Network?” … Continue Reading Hershey’s Kisses Regatta
In 1960, a man by the name of Hendrik “Hank” Pater founded a new corporation in his hometown of Salt Lake City, Utah: Advanced Welding Engineers (AWE). Pater is company … Continue Reading Universal Mobility, Incorporated
Today’s post is about celebrating Christmas in Hershey. I’ll have a post on the history of Christmas Candylane in a few weeks. So what was it like in Hershey around … Continue Reading Celebrating Christmas in Hershey
In 1949, Hersheypark created a new area of the park called Kiddieland (initially called Kiddie’s Land in 1949). Part of this new section included two new kiddie rides – Lucas … Continue Reading Horse & Buggy | 1949-1971
Hershey Park had several food options, some which were on the park property directly, while others were suggested to guests as a place to go. While this is not part … Continue Reading TBT #7: June 11, 1939 – Hershey Community Club Dining Room
Today’s post is about Lloyd Blinco…
