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House of David Band, Benton Harbor, Michigan

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 21:43:28 +0000

"61. House of David - Benton Harbor, Mich."

The House of David was a religious commune in Benton Harbor, Michigan, whose members performed in touring bands (like the one above), played on baseball teams, and ran an amusement park that featured miniature trains (like the ones below). Benjamin Purnell (see below) and his wife Mary formed the group in 1903.

Miniature Railway, House of David Park, Benton Harbor, Michigan

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 21:09:22 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

"Miniature Railway, House of David Park, Benton Harbor, Mich. 14."

A miniature railroad at an amusement park that was operated by the House of David, a religious commune in Benton Harbor, Michigan, whose members also performed in touring bands and played on baseball teams.

Check out another view of the Miniature Railway, House of David Park, Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Miniature Railway, House of David Park, Benton Harbor, Michigan

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 20:24:10 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

"18. Miniature Railway, House of David Park."

Part of an amusement park that was opened in 1908 by the House of David religious commune, this miniature railway ceased operations when the park closed in 1972. Fortunately, however, the railroad was recently restored, and it reopened for rides in 2011.

For a history of the railway, see Dave Schoeffler's article, "The House of David Railroad," in Discover Live Steam: The On-Line Magazine of Rideable Model Railroading.

See also another view of the Miniature Railway, House of David Park, Benton Harbor, Michigan.