Ruskin Park
What did Ruskin Park open as?
Chitakwa Style Entertainment Venue
What sports is August a student manager for?
Football and basketball
What helped write the opening chapters of Aberdeen's iconic Storybook Land?
Leo Weber's imagination and can-do spirit
When was the first version of the Corn Palace built?
1892
What river did Ruskin Park thrive on the shores of?
James River
Why did August and his dad go to Phoenix even though they weren't fans of Penn State?
They went for the experience
What was one of the first creations that Leo Weber made for Storybook Land?
The shoe house
How many ears of corn are nailed to the Corn Palace building?
Over 300,000 ears
Ruskin Park became so popular that it had what?
It's own railroad spur
What did August do before he was promoted to be the student manager for varsity?
He was the student manager for middle school
About how many of Storybook Land's creations were made by Leo Weber?
What do the designs also incorporate on the exterior of the Corn Palace?
Wheat, rye, milo, sour dock, and a variety of grasses
How many people could the tent seat up to?
Up to 1,500 people
What does Jason Kleis say about August and why he was promoted to varsity for the manager?
He said he was all-in and a great manager
What did they say about Leo Weber and what he thinks of making the creations?
They said he was instrumental and enjoyed making the creations
What is the Corn Palace also a destination for?
Birds and squirrels
What type of tracks did they have at Ruskin Park?
A horse racing track and a car racing track
Why does Jason Kleis have a soft spot on his heart for August?
He saw him when he was in 8th grade and to see what August has developed into as a young man is special for Jason.
What is Storybook Land a destination for?
Recreation, relaxation, or a chance to visit some of our childhood memories
What do some people call the Corn Palace?
The world's largest bird feeder