Recently, we shared some hidden Disneyland history in honor of the park's 59th birthday. But here in Orange County it's worth remembering that there's another historic theme park that goes back even further, with roots both figurative and literal: Knott’s Berry Farm.
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Recently we took a walk around the park with Knott’s Berry Farm historian Eric Lynxwiler (co-author of the book, “Knott’s Preserved: From Boysenberry to Theme Park, the History of Knott’s Berry Farm”). He revealed many hidden pieces of history; charming remnants that remind the visitor that long before Disneyland, Walter Knott was all but birthing the theme park concept, lugging in piece after historic piece, one chunk of Americana at a time.
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