Lightning Guider Sleds
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deano1943
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The Lightning Guider Sleds Historical Marker is located at 722 N. Market Street in Duncannon, Perry County, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WM1TP6
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2007
Views: 176
Historical Marker reads as follows:
Produced between 1904 and 1988 by the Standard Novelty Works, located here. In 1920 the plant was credited with producing more children's sleds than any other U.S. factory; its capacity was then 1,600 to 1,800 per day. The company also made children's wagons, porch swings, porch gates, and furniture products. Established 1904 by William Wills and P.F. Duncan, the plant was closed in October 1990.
Marker Name: Lightning Guider Sleds
County: Perry
Date Dedicated: 07/08/1992
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: 722 N. Market Street, Duncannon
Category: Business & Industry
Website: [Web Link]
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