tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post3665448011360846336..comments2024-03-28T12:31:50.535-07:00Comments on GORILLAS DON'T BLOG: Knott's "Transfiguration" SouvenirMajor Pepperidgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-71215507389662942182023-11-04T14:15:12.743-07:002023-11-04T14:15:12.743-07:00I just listed mine on eBay I just listed mine on eBay Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-11966673322379875652023-07-06T22:29:30.928-07:002023-07-06T22:29:30.928-07:00I would really like to find one of these. I had o...I would really like to find one of these. I had one as a child and it brought me such comfort. I could really use it now.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01454820334338527511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-88327296918622845282020-07-23T20:31:11.425-07:002020-07-23T20:31:11.425-07:00Incredible! Thank you for sharing it. I was shocke...Incredible! Thank you for sharing it. I was shocked that I could almost lip synch the line, “but mama, I’m awful thirsty.” Skipper Freddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16582346857366245574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-85504218187322596052020-07-23T20:29:55.858-07:002020-07-23T20:29:55.858-07:00Amazing! Just listened to it. Thank you for bringi...Amazing! Just listened to it. Thank you for bringing back the memories. I almost lip sync he’d “but mama, I’m awful thirsty.” Skipper Freddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16582346857366245574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-50382620898926635142020-07-23T14:38:37.019-07:002020-07-23T14:38:37.019-07:00I just posted a video which has a great recording ...<br />I just posted a video which has a great recording of the audio for the Transfiguration of Christ. I received a copy direct from KBF back in the 90's.<br /><br />It is located on the "old photos of Knotts Berry Farm" Facebook group.<br /><br />Enjoy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-50661990450919385072018-01-26T13:03:19.522-08:002018-01-26T13:03:19.522-08:00I was surprised at how low the price was, but as C...I was surprised at how low the price was, but as Chris said, it definitely had that "painted over 10 times by less-talented people" appearance. Still... I wish I could have purchased it!Major Pepperidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-65169148402597762102018-01-26T12:33:14.934-08:002018-01-26T12:33:14.934-08:00I'm not so sure about that - it was in terribl...I'm not so sure about that - it was in terrible condition. Peeling, flaking paint remnants and the original von Klieben paint had been "re-painted" over by park employees many times. Not much to save there. Chris Merritthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12759410855891198273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-91941639576118089592018-01-26T12:16:43.310-08:002018-01-26T12:16:43.310-08:00The original painting ended up selling for just $1...The original painting ended up selling for just $1,100! Incredible piece of history for a bargain price. I never even heard about the auction, but I know a lot of people who would have bid higher had it been better publicized.Brandon Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08763671148763486079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-66398095064981492002017-09-05T13:03:35.567-07:002017-09-05T13:03:35.567-07:00Incredible treasure. I wish I still had mine. Incredible treasure. I wish I still had mine. Skipper Freddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16582346857366245574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-12241192703870514472017-03-10T10:15:59.795-08:002017-03-10T10:15:59.795-08:00Here's your chance to own the original Transfi...Here's your chance to own the original Transfiguration Jesus. The painting from the chapel goes to auction at Knott's on March 31, 2017. https://comics.ha.com/itm/original-comic-art/paul-von-klieben-jesus-the-transfiguration-chapel-painting-1941-total-3-items-/a/7151-95017.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914890205728267268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-21822657999270635742017-02-15T23:49:16.946-08:002017-02-15T23:49:16.946-08:00Can anyone tell me where I can get one of these? ...Can anyone tell me where I can get one of these? I had one from the early 1970's. They were FREE when you visited the Little Chapel by the Lake at Knotts Berry Farm. Years have past and mine is lost or pitched in error. Any ideas where I can find one? No luck on E-bay!Elysenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-34855716963767793612016-12-19T22:49:09.172-08:002016-12-19T22:49:09.172-08:00I wonder what happened to mine? I got it in the mi...I wonder what happened to mine? I got it in the mid 70's....felt safe, with it pinned above my bed, with waking nightmares. I would sit in that chapel for several cycles, it was very peaceful, the doors would open and reveal Jesus, a recorded narrator uttering something I can't remember.....fun memories!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05608751575986305011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-22741413551783452062016-08-05T00:39:53.185-07:002016-08-05T00:39:53.185-07:00How can I find a recording of that beautiful narra...How can I find a recording of that beautiful narration of the Transfiguration with the moonlight sonata in the background? jesusemarzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356000522490826579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-83086356928561741302016-06-29T20:07:55.462-07:002016-06-29T20:07:55.462-07:00I had one of these souvenirs from when I went to K...I had one of these souvenirs from when I went to Knott's my first time. It would have been around 1957. I was about 6 or 7 years old. I kept it in a bible my grandmother gave me. I gave that bible to my daughter when she was about 10. Well, it disappeared. I wish I would have melted it for myself. It as so special to me. I'm glad I found this site. Thank you for bringing back a wonderful memory.<br /><br />VickiVickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848430711586261011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-27998473102493474022016-05-17T04:05:49.029-07:002016-05-17T04:05:49.029-07:00Thank you! I've been searching for this image ...Thank you! I've been searching for this image and info for years. I remember it vividly from my 1950's childhood. I spent endless hours in that chapel and received great comfort and inspiration. I remembered the painting and the Moonlight Sonata, but couldn't remember the text until I read it again here. And that you included the 'transfiguration' image is an answer to a prayer. Also loved the Sunday Chicken Dinners and "mining for gold." Ahhhh, nostalgia.Catalinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078376650362182956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-1963440969511812732016-03-06T20:32:23.026-08:002016-03-06T20:32:23.026-08:00The little Chapel by the Lake was NOT bulldozed! I...The little Chapel by the Lake was NOT bulldozed! It was moved across the street (under the tunnel) to a new location, close to tables and eating areas. It is rented out on a regular basis for weddings. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-79059451855113815312015-04-19T17:41:21.174-07:002015-04-19T17:41:21.174-07:00Used to go there quite a bit when I was a kid in t...Used to go there quite a bit when I was a kid in the 60's.<br /><br />I still have one of these souvenirs....<br /><br />Knott's Berry Farm was all character back then (it wasn't trying to be the typical amusement park ... there really wasn't anything that you could call a thrill ride). It had a really nice ambience.<br /><br />The Little Chapel was one of my very favorite things there. Where and when else was a young kid going to relax as the lights dimmed and get to listen to Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata uninterrupted? Loved it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-80009334813519540932013-07-09T10:22:46.920-07:002013-07-09T10:22:46.920-07:00When I was in middle school, we lived about a mile...When I was in middle school, we lived about a mile from Knott's. I still have that picture, but have lost the "doors". I visited that place every time I went to the park.Katherine Nobleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07924688081128230221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-14670170283436047892012-05-25T13:02:04.086-07:002012-05-25T13:02:04.086-07:00I went with my Mom and sister., it was a touching ...I went with my Mom and sister., it was a touching and memorable thing to see., the little chapel was very special.<br />and to have this souvenir, just prior to our Mom's passing away., meant a lot to my sister and I!<br />Still have it. My daughter thinks its cool! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-51635996803727510782012-03-05T18:26:25.956-08:002012-03-05T18:26:25.956-08:00The Church of Reflections was moved across the str...The Church of Reflections was moved across the street. Now it's right near Independence Hall.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-82857596817973378352011-06-13T02:19:59.226-07:002011-06-13T02:19:59.226-07:00I love these souvenirs - very cool - especially th...I love these souvenirs - very cool - especially that Von Klieben did the lettering on the back...<br /><br />Thanks for the plug on my book Dave! For more Knott's history, Jay Jennings book on Knott's is very good as well ( http://www.amazon.com/Knotts-Berry-Farm-Images-America/dp/0738569216/ ) and Richard Harris book includes more on Knott's, as well as rare info on obscure Southern Californian amusement parks ( http://www.amazon.com/Amusement-Orange-County-Images-America/dp/0738559474/ ) - both highly recommended!Chris Merritthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12759410855891198273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-1167313287731405622011-06-11T08:56:09.413-07:002011-06-11T08:56:09.413-07:00Chris, thanks for the news about the painting! Sur...Chris, thanks for the news about the painting! Sure wish I could see it, since I never saw the original show. <br /><br />It never occurred to me that it might be radium, but it does seem like a good possibility! I'm not very worried about it, but the thought is kind of cool. <br /><br />I still remember seeing a demonstration in which a radium-painted watch face was placed in a "cloud chamber" so that you could see the tiny streaks left behind by the atomic particles.Major Pepperidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-87966837932932283032011-06-10T20:20:22.788-07:002011-06-10T20:20:22.788-07:00By the way,... I'd say there's a fair chan...By the way,... I'd say there's a fair chance that the glowing material on these cards is radium, which is radioactive. Up until sometimes around the 1960s, they used the stuff on watch hands, novelty items, toothpaste, and all manner of glowing merchandise.<br /><br />I doubt that folks who have these cards are in any danger. But you might not want to sleep with a stack of glowing Jesi under your pillow every night.Chris Jepsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207321906121901004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-3534036148009394392011-06-10T20:10:31.179-07:002011-06-10T20:10:31.179-07:00Knott's still has the original painting (on gl...Knott's still has the original painting (on glass), as well as the big wood doors with text on them. At least they did a few months ago. They seem to be safe and in good condition. <br /><br />I'm told that someone aquired portions of the Chapel building itself, which may appear again (although not at Knott's) someday.Chris Jepsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207321906121901004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-55150507638738208132011-06-10T12:21:46.258-07:002011-06-10T12:21:46.258-07:00My dad picked up this Jesus card when he was a boy...My dad picked up this Jesus card when he was a boy and passed it on to me. I'd also recommend Jay Jennings' nostalgic book Knott's Berry Farm - The Early Years. For amusement park history, there's Richard Harris' Early Amusement Parks of Orange County. I have all three and they cover all these topics quite well.<br /><br />Bill VascoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com