Beaches; Merry-go-rounds; Amusement parks; Starke County (Ind.);
The Amusement Park at Brydon's Beach (later Rannell's Park) at the south end of Bass Lake was an attraction for both tourists and Starke County residents. The park featured a carousel, ferris wheel, penny arcade and water slide.
Starke County (Ind.) ; Tourism; Merry-go-rounds; Shooting galleries; Ferris wheels; Water slides; Beaches;
Bass Lake Park was located right on the lake at the south end of Bass Lake. It was built by Harry Rannells and featured a carousel, ferris wheel, shooting gallery, cafe and water slide. Later it became Brydon's Beach.
Posey County (Ind.)--History; Posey County (Ind.)--Biography
Illustrated history of Posey County beginning with the Aborigines. Part 1 is the history; Part 2 is biographical information on its early settlers. Edited by John C. Leffel.
