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Knott's Berry Farm expert to speak

DOWNEY - Amusement park historian Jay Jennings will speak on the topic, "Do You Have Biography?", at the regular program of the Downey Historical Society on April 26.Jennings, also an author and filmmaker, will bring his selection of memorabilia. A Los Angeles native, Jennings has spent the last 30 years researching the history of Southern California amusement parks, with an emphasis on Knott's Berry Farm. He owns one of the largest collections of Knott's Berry Farm memorabilia in the country. His online museum can be found at knottsberryfarm.blogspot.com. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. inside the John Downey Room at the Barbara J. Riley Community and Senior Center.

********** Published: April 19, 2012 - Volume 11 - Issue 01