TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS SCENERY

Back in the mid-1950's, the original Park Superintendent, Paul Stover, his wife Vera and their family, created a outdoor Chrismtas scenes for a community Christmas Decorating contest, after winning 3 years in a row, they quit entering the contest, however the tradition had begun.

The display has grown to completly circle the one-third mile drive that goes around the Foundation Park House, located at 600 North Pleasant Ave. The display begins Thanksgiving Day and continues thru January 1st.

Below are a few of the scenes, to see them all, visit us this Christmas...

Foundation Park House Built in 1856, the Robnett home. sitting atop Robnett Hill (more commonly known as Stover's Hill), is located in the Robnett portion of the park. Click on the above photo to reveal a link to a preview video of the Foundation Park Christmas Displays.	The Nutcracker The front of the Foundation Park House decorated with a Nutcracker theme.
"Where's Wanda?" Guests to the Christmas displays have come to look forward to playing Hide and Seek with twin Christmas Elves "Rhonda and Wanda". "Wanda" hides within the scenery, and guests have to find her, she usually moves at least once a week, so come back to play again and again. Click on the above photo to reveal a link to a preview video of the Foundation Park Christmas Displays.	The Leg Lamp The leg-lamp, made popular in the movie "The Christmas Story" is a favorite for many. ..."FRA-GEE-LEY - It's an amazing award!"
The Nativity The Nativity, along with the 40' tall star in the background, are part of the original Christmas scenes created by Paul and Vera Stover, over 60 years ago.	Santa's Workshop This scenery is part of the original pieces created circa 1950's, by Park Superintendent Paul Stover, wife Vera and family.
The "Triple Dog Dare" Made famous in the movie "The Christmas Story", the character Flick is a popular piece.	Elf on the Shelf
Elsa from Frozen -	Anna from Frozen
The Grinch	101 Dalmatians
Princesses	Foundation Park House Built in 1856, the Robnett home. sitting atop Robnett Hill (more commonly known as Stover's Hill), is located in the Robnett portion of the park. Click on the above photo to reveal a link to a preview video of the Foundation Park Christmas Displays.
The Minions	Winter Verse - 1 'In the quiet of the winter wood..."
Winter Verse - 2 "There is a silence the soul alone can hear..."	Winter Verse - 3 "As if all of nature knew and understood..."
Winter Verse - 4 "The meaning of this Holy time of year,"	Christmas Greetings "REMEMBER THE PAST, ... CHERISH THE PRESENT, ... DREAM FOR THE FUTURE.
Foundation Park House