Lahaska in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Giggleberry Fair
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 24, 2023
1. Giggleberry Fair Marker
While antiquing in England, Earl Jamison stumbled upon an antique carousel bull that ignited an interest in the folk art of carousel carvers and builders.
He began collecting figures, displaying them in restaurants throughout the Village. One of the world's largest collectors, Charlotte Dinger, lived in Morristown, New Jersey. In 1993, Earl and Charlotte formed a partnership, displaying her collections at a $5-million Peddler's Village venue created by Earl called Carousel World. When Charlotte died in 1997, the loan came to an end.
It was at this time that Earl found a 1922 Philadelphia Toboggan Company (P.T.C.) carousel, #59 of only 89 ever produced, in need of extensive restoration. In 2001, Carousel World was replaced by Giggleberry Fair, which features the meticulously restored carousel as well as a six-level indoor obstacle course, an arcade, a toddler play area, and the Painted Pony Café.
[Photo caption reads] Architects George Donovan & Associates led the building project of Carousel World, including the spectacular glass structure that houses the antique carousel.
Erected by Peddler's Village.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Grist Mill (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Waterway (about 600 feet away); The Gazebo (about 600 feet away); The Shops (about 700 feet away); Cock 'n Bull Restaurant (about 700 feet away); The Jamisons (approx. 0.2 miles away); Golden Plough Inn (approx. ¼ mile away); Buckingham Friends Meeting House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lahaska.
Also see . . .
1. Philadelphia Toboggan Company (PTC). (Submitted on April 25, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Peddler's Village. (Submitted on April 25, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 24, 2023
2. Giggleberry Fair Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 25, 2023
3. Philadelphia Toboggan Company Carousel #59 at Giggleberry Fair
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 25, 2023
4. PTC #59 Carousel Animal
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 25, 2023
5. PTC #59 Carousel Animal
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 25, 2023
6. PTC #59 Carousel Animal
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 25, 2023
7. PTC #59 Carousel Animal
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 25, 2023
8. Grand Carousel Marker (inside the pavilion)
carousel (#59) was discovered by Earl Jamison and
restored in 1998. Master carver Ed Roth created 46
wooden figures, and painters spent 3,000 hours
applying color. Of the 89 P.T.C. carousels produced,
only 26 still exist today.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on April 25, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
