Category: Ride manufacturers

Hampton Amusement Company
Harry Michelson

Hampton Amusement Company

From humble beginnings in St. Louis to revolutionizing amusement rides, Hampton Amusement Company’s journey began with a single ride. Discover how this iconic brand transformed the amusement park landscape.

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Garbrick Amusements, Inc.

Lewis Henry Garbrick operated a dairy in his hometown of Centre Hall, Pennsylvania. This dairy, called Garbrick & Son Dairy, closed in 1937. Garbrick left the dairy business to start

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Pittsburgh region manufacturer
Harry Michelson

Aero Joy Plane Company

The Aero Joy Plane Company was an amusement ride manufacturer that existed from 1917 to approximately 1935. Incorporation On August 22, 1916, a new Pennsylvania state charter was issued to

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