Traver Engineering Company

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The Traver Circle Swing Company restarted in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. In 1919, Traver grew the company by partnering with fellow Beaver Falls amusement manufacturer, J. W. Zarro. The next year, he bought out Zarro's factory for $140,000 (over $2.5 million in 2024), expanding the factory and creating Traver Engineering Company.[1][2][3] By 1924, the company was the largest producer of amusement rides. He sold the company in 1932 to Ralph E. Chambers after suffering losses due to the Great Recession. Chambers operated it until 1962.[4][1]

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  1. 1.0 1.1 Snedden, Jeffery. "Harry Traver took Beaver County on thrilling roller coaster ride." The Beaver County Times (Beaver County, Pennsylvania). Published 24 May 2016. Accessed 8 August 2024. https://www.timesonline.com/story/lifestyle/around-town/2016/05/24/harry-traver-took-beaver-county/18574055007/
  2. "Traver Engineering Co (2542086)." Pennsylvania Department of State Business Listings. Accessed 9 August 2024. https://file.dos.pa.gov/search/business
  3. "Traver Engineering Company, Incorporated (6129592)." Pennsylvania Department of State Business Listings. Accessed 9 August 2024. https://file.dos.pa.gov/search/business
  4. "Harry G. Traver." UltimateRollerCoaster.com. Roller Coaster History Ride Designs. Accessed 5 August 2024. https://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/coasters/history/designer/traver.shtml