Episode 8: Pioneers of Knott's Berry Farm: How Walter, Cordelia, Claude, Paul, Bud and Andy Shaped Amusement Park History

Pioneers of Knott's Berry Farm: How Walter, Cordelia, Claude, Paul, Bud and Andy Shaped Amusement Park History. In this episode we will discuss how five artist changed the shape of amusement parks throught out the county and created a standard for all others to follow. A farmer, wood carver, sculptor, painter and ride engineer came together to creat a realitic ghost town using real historic buildings, and creating new one that look old.

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