thecircusblog | November 19, 2016
Fred Shannon Smith Orchestra. This Orchestra was one of the highlights of Lakemont Prak. As I walked though the park on my usual rounds, I noticed that something was missing. The promotions brought families, kids and teenagers but there were no seniors. That is when I pondered what would work to want them to visit […]
thecircusblog | November 19, 2016
He and his Orchestra were the perfect addition to Lakemont Park. July of 1988.
thecircusblog | November 19, 2016
They came from all over. Dancing thoughout the day and into the evening. Much to my surprise there was a younger crowd there also. Their children rode the rides while their parents and grandparents danced the day away.
thecircusblog | November 19, 2016
The day faded into evening and then into the night. Lights came on and they danced and danced…..where they got the energy I will never know. There were those that did go out into the park, I guess to get their second wind, and a bite to eat. A fun time for everyone.
thecircusblog | November 19, 2016
I was very happy that I was able to bring back some old and good memories to the people of Altoona, PA.
thecircusblog | October 31, 2016
When I was managing Lakemont Park in 1988, I came across a singer who at first appearance did not impress me, but after his audition his country voice literally dumfounded me. He was as good as any country singer I have ever heard. I asked myself how could this be. The late Lenny Gault came from […]
thecircusblog | October 31, 2016
Thompson Amusement Park it’s name before it became Lakemont Park. Although I believe that Thompson Bros supplied the rides only and that Lakemont Park may have been built by the city of Altoona, P.A. The park itself is over one hundred years old and carries a tremendous amount of history. The photo above are of four cousins of […]
thecircusblog | October 31, 2016
1950,s Thompson Bros were at Lakemont Park, Altoona, Pa. In this photo bull plates being unloaded. The bull plats or plate forms are what the Tilt A Whirl tubes ride on. Each tube has two wheels which ride on a circular track. The Tilt A Whirl to this day is still a favored ride at amusement parks and […]
thecircusblog | March 21, 2016
Lakemont Park in it’s day was most likely a most beautiful place to visit. The people of Altoona, PA, were extremely proud of their park and rightfully so. It was heaven for school children and young couples often took advantage of it’s romantic atmosphere to propose in marriage and older patrons walked among the hundreds of natural […]
thecircusblog | March 21, 2016
