I worked at the bldg. around 1968/69. I think there was a school there which was run by Phila.schools.

Agricultural implements were a seasonal product and every winter the factory would churn out Planet Junior products only to lay off staff during the slow summer months. Allen began manufacturing sleds at his factory as a way to keep business and production steady year round. His ultimate vision was to make farm supplies in the winter and shift to sleds in the summer, keeping his trained employees working full time. But the Flexible Flyer was not an instant success. The product was rejected by retailers for years and his sales staff advised him to give up the toy line. Keep 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. SPECIAL OFFER!!! Montessori Climber Arch with Pillow, Wooden Gym Climbing Arch Toddler with Ramp and Cushion Kletterbogen Kletterset Kissen Keep 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.Ready to Gift Play Slingshot with Ammo, Old fashioned Wooden Toy Catapult, Christmas Gift for Grandpa, Small Gift, Wool Felt Ball Exchanger Interessant XXL eiken houtsnijwerk wapenschild mermaids, adellijke familie De Huybert, Holland, bijna 1 meter. Boven deur of/en schip? Each lot shall be the buyer’s sole risk from the fall of the hammer and shall be sold with any faults and imperfections, the auctioneers NOT being responsible for the correct description or authenticity of any lot, and making no warranty whatsoever. The buyer is deemed to have inspected the lots and satisfied him or herself as to their condition and authenticity.

Montessori climber set 5in1 with climbing arch, Triangle climber, Kletterbogen mit kissen, Klettergerüst indoor, Christmas toddler gifts Great article. I truly hate to see buildings like this left to deteriorate only to be torn down and replaced with something that will last only a short time compared to this building. Do you know where I could get a Flexible Flyer (Airline) decal? I have a sled my mothers family owned and the finish is in bad shape. Would love to restore it. Smålandshyttan Glassworks 1960s Copper-Wheel Engraved Design, Children on See-Saw, Swedish Decorative Vase, Perfect Gift Vintage Giovanni Raspini religious scene 925 sterling silver miniature,Sterling silver Nativity SceneWe 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 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.

Artistic Bookends in Rustic Silver heavy duty metal to adorn bookshelves, desk organizer, teen birthday, graduation present, Christmas Vintage Photo Tin, Anniversary Gift, Wedding Photo on Tin, Wedding vows with photo, Anniversary Gift for Him, 10th Anniversary photo giftVintage Glorious Mermaid Camping, Hiking Cool. 1960’s Original Kitsch Collectable Sardine Label, Beach Wild Swimming Tin Kit. Mermaidcore. EDWARDIAN CHILDREN Playing on See-Saw in Snow Covered Landscape Antique French New Year Illustrated Postcard Macrame Boho Teepee Tent • Montessori Bamboo Wood Playground • Children Wooden Play • Cotton Learning Toddler Toy • Xmas Gift For Girl & Boy 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.”

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. Winslow Homer “Seesaw-Gloucester, Massachusetts” September 12, 1874 11 x 16 inches, Excellent Condition! Harpers Weekly Wooden Christmas nativity scene with LED lighting | handmade | Birch | Nativity scene for Christmas | Christmas present | Luminous star | with batteries The S.L. Allen factory closed its doors for good in 1968, and the Flexible Flyer name was sold to a California conglomerate, Leisure Group, ending production of the sled in Philadelphia. Production shifted to Medina, Ohio and then to Mississippi in 1973. The Flexible Flyer line was sold once again in 1993 and production moved to Olney, Illinois, then to China in 1998. The Flexible Flyer name was bought by Paricon of Maine in 2005, formerly the Paris Manufacturing Co. which, ironically, had once manufactured the “Speedway” line of sleds, Flexible Flyers’ primary competitor.I loved my Flexible Flyer sled from about 1952/3. Once I scraped the paint off its runner, it was the fasted sled ever. Never lost a race. 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. 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.