Williams Grove amusement park originally opened in the 1870's and was located just south of Harrisburg, Pa. In 1971, Mickey Hughes, a major ride broker in the US and owner of many of the rides at Palisades Park (NJ), purchased the park and moved many of his rides from Palisades to Williams Grove. Of note, the Allotria funhouse and the trains of the Cyclone coaster. Williams Grove was a unique place and sadly closed for good the day after this visit. Mickey Hughes passed in 2008. Much of the park is still standing and being used for flea markets. Most of the rides were sold off. The Grangers Steam fair has been (and continues to be) held every Labor Day weekend in the original parking lot of the park since 1960 and is considered to be one of the largest 'celebrations' of steam in the US - It's very impressive. (updated 9-30-08)