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Knott’s Berry Farm author does two book signings in Buena Park

November 7th, 2009, 11:55 am by PETER LARSEN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

jay-jennings-and-old-41-red-cliff-steam-engineJay Jennings, whose long love for Knott’s Berry Farm eventually led him to write a book on the theme park’s history, will talk about the book and sign copies at two events in Buena Park over the next few days.

“Knott’s Berry Farm: The Early Years” tells the story of the park’s development from roadside berry stand to the theme park it eventually became, a topic Jennings loves to share.

At 2 p.m. on Saturday, he’ll be at the Buena Park Library at 7150 La Palma Ave., talking about the book and then selling and signing copies.

At 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jennings will be at Buena Park Historical Society on Monday, Nov. 9 for the annual members meeting held at the Congregational Church located at 6633 Beach Blvd.

For more information on Jennings and his collection of Knott’s Berry Farm memorabilia, go to http://knottsberryfarm.blogspot.com.

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Book signing: History of Knott’s Berry Farm in 200 rare photos

August 28th, 2009, 8:24 am by PETER LARSEN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

knotts-berry-farm-the-early-years-bookblogJay Jennings really, really  loves Knott’s Berry Farm.

He’s gone there as a fan maybe 400 times in the last 40 years, which speaks of a certain dedication, we think.

He’s created an online museum to display photos of his personal collection of Knott’s memorabilia – you won’t find more pictures of Knott’s ashtrays, beer mugs, shot glasses and menus on the Internet, we predict.

And now comes a photo-filled book on the theme park that took over Walter and Cordelia Knott’s humble berry stand to become one of the earliest and best-known theme parks around.

“Knott’s Berry Farm: The Early Years” is a chronological history, portrayed mostly through vintage black-and-white photographs, that runs from the old farm days through the birth of the theme park and chicken restaurant and into the ’70s.

Jennings will sign copies of the books from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 inside the main room of Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant at Knott’s Berry Farm.

 

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