JASPER CIRCA 1952
SEPTEMBER 2003
Photo of the Month
MEMORIES OF ELDRIDGE PARK
Elmira, New York
Editor's Note:
This photo was sent to us by Tom Burhyte
who was a neighbor and friend of Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Randall,
owners of Jasper, the Dragon Boat. Tom worked at the park
and practically grew up there.
JASPER CIRCA 1952
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Here are others of Tom's photos and stories that we've also posted at our web sites: Jasper
circa 1947 |
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Burhyte worked for the Randall Family, who owned and operated the Dragon
Boat at Eldridge Park during the Forties and Fifties. Tom says, "Jasper
was the only boat like it in the world. The eyes at one time were red
lights that were turned on at dusk and there was smoke coming out of
his mouth." Tom says they used to put dry ice in a pail of water
to create the effect.