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We kids always had a new sled as we got taller. We had a Planet Jr. tractor with a grass mowing attachment and a tiller attachment for turning over the garden in the spring. Dad would build us go-karts from parts and wood from the plant. An S. L. Allen, Briggs & Stratton engine never let us down either. We had a Flexi-Racer for downhill fun in the summertime too. The Ash used for the slats on the sleds made good kindling in the winter. Dad would bring home bundles of waste and defects from the plant.Dad would bring home the eagle decal and we would put them on our book covers and lunch boxes. Does anyone remember anything about that. I grew up at 5th & Cumberland and played ball at Hunting Park. It was a great neighborhood and my Aunt lived at 7th & Hunting Park.

A very useful as well as practical fire kit, ideal gift for enthusiasts and excellent to add to your equipment, the vintage metal boxes are fabulous and give everything an added value. By the 1950s the Flexible Flyer was as popular as ever as suburban expansion boomed and American postwar optimism fueled the consumer market. However, S.L. Allen’s agricultural business was ailing. The company had begun manufacturing walk-behind tractors, but its market was shrinking. Small-scale agriculture that once thrived around U.S. cities evaporated as suburbs replaced farmland. As more rural farms grew in size the need for walk-behind implements diminished, and the firm switched to large tractors and equipment manufacturing. Vintage Photo Tin, Anniversary Gift, Wedding Photo on Tin, Wedding vows with photo, Anniversary Gift for Him, 10th Anniversary photo gift Terrific Lladro #4866 "Girl with Goose and Dog" puppy, 10.75 inches Tall Sculpted by Fulgencio Garcia excellent Condition Lladro 4866 #255Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections—they may also appear in recommendations and other places. Gifts for kids toys, Climbing triangle set 4in1, Toddler gifts 1 - 7 years old, Climbing arch, Baby and toddler toys, Montessori furniture

My father worked at S.L. Allen for 20 some years as did his brother in law John Hornketh, my older brother George, a cousin, and many good friends. My father’s name was Alex but everyone at the plant called him “Shorty.” My name is Joe Petree and I am wondering if you are a cousin. My neighbor gave me a “Fire Fly” series J sled today and my research led to your article–your very informative article.

The Goettners use only a small fraction of the factory and wish to find a buyer. They rent the eastern portion of the property to two separate auto salvage yards. “It is not the cost of the property, but the cost to renovate,” said Mr. Rothenburg as he explained the difficulty involved in repurposing an industrial structure on his own. For now, the S.L. Allen & Co. factory patiently awaits it’s next chapter, perhaps ideally to be reused as a community center or affordable housing similar to the New Kensington Community Development Corporation’s project at Orinoka Mills. In the meantime, the building stands as a reminder of the “Workshop of the World,” with the words “Flexible Flyer” and “S.L. Allen”–the names that made sledding a common winter activity for children across the country–in large letters still adorning the roof. Buyers premium is applicable on all lots at the rate of 21.00% + VAT (25.20%) for Home Interior & Collectables Sales, Militria & Sporting Sales and 21.66% + VAT (26%) for Country House and Specialist Printed Catalogue Sales. We will happily accept commission and phone bids, however we cannot be held responsible for missed/wrong bids – if there is a problem the auctioneers decision is final