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Reithoffer Carnival Page

The Reithoffer Carnival got its start in Duryea in 1896 when Julius Reithoffer purchased his first steam-driven merry-go-round. Julius Reithoffer, a German immigrant, lived at 401 Main St. (The site of Swantkowski’s Drug Store) where he also operated a confectionary store with his wife and 4 children. The carnival is now one of the biggest in the country.

Reithoffer PA Duryea 1915 Reithoffer Original Merry Go Round PA Duryea 1917 Reithoffer Edward Draft Registration PA Duryea 1917 Reithoffer Patrick Edward Draft Registration PA Duryea 1918 Reithoffer Julius Fred Draft Registration PA Duryea 1919 Reithoffer Carnival Trucks PA Duryea 1920s Reithoffer Carnival Letterhead PA Duryea 1920s Reithoffer Carnival Midway PA Duryea 1920s Reithoffer Carnival Trailer PA Duryea 1920s Reithoffer Shows Workers PA Duryea 1930s Reithoffer Carnival Midway PA Duryea 1930s Reithoffer Julius Founder of Carnival PA Duryea 1930s Reithoffer Julius with Daschund PA Duryea 1942 Reithoffer Julius Fred Draft Card PA Duryea 1942 Reithoffer Patrick Edward Draft Card PA Duryea 1945 Reithoffer Julius F Julius M and Donald

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