Newfane in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Kiddie Whistle Pig Ferris Wheel
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, June 18, 2016
1. Kiddie Whistle Pig Ferris Wheel Marker
This ferris wheel was operated at Page's Whistle Pig in Niagara Falls from 1973 until the Olcott Beach Carousel Park Committee purchased it in 2007. The restoration committee for Olcott Beach Carousel Park restored the ride, and it was dedicated on Community Appreciation Day on the fifth year anniversary of the park on August 26, 2007. Mr Peter Page, the former owner of the ride, operated the ferris wheel and gave the first official ride of the day.
Special recognition to the following who made the restoration possible. D. Gerling Electric Fox Fencing Oak Orchard Concrete Tom Hahn Hahn's Sales & Service Tom Boyd Olcott Yacht Club Michael Hare Ferris Wheel Restoration Committee
[reverse side] Kiddie Ferris Wheel Restoration Committee: Tom Boyd & Tom Hahn, Co-Chairmen, Nelson & Barbara Colley, Deb Hahn, Derek Howe, Gordon Fletcher, Derrick Gerling, Mike Rann, Jim & Rosemary Sansone, Roger Taylor, Jane Voepel. Special thanks to Dave Hedley.
Erected by Olcott Beach Carousel Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is August 26, 2007.
Location. 43° 20.3′ N, 78° 42.806′ W. Marker is in Newfane, New York
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Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, and in the Buffalo Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, on the Great Lakes, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tom Kelly Rustic Theatre (a few steps from this marker); Olcott Amusement Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Mike Rann (within shouting distance of this marker); Olcott Beach (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Those Who for Their Splendid Spirit of Duty (within shouting distance of this marker); Olcott Beach Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); One Country and One Flag (about 400 feet away); Lakeview (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newfane.
Regarding Kiddie Whistle Pig Ferris Wheel. The Whistle Pig restaurant was/is at 7001 Packard Road, Niagara Falls, NY. The name refers to the whistling sound made by hot dogs being grilled.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, June 18, 2016
2. Reverse Side of Marker
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, June 18, 2016
3. Kiddie Whistle Pig Ferris Wheel & Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 920 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 19, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
