Pennsylvania Historical Markers in Perry County

Lightning Guider Sleds

LIGHTNING GUIDER SLEDS

Produced between 1904 and 1988 by the Standard Novelty Works, located here. In 1920 the plant was credited with producing more children’s sleds than any other U.S. factory; its capacity was then 1,600 to 1,800 per day. The company also made children’s wagons, porch swings, porch gates, and furniture products. Established 1904 by William Wills and P.F. Duncan, the plant was closed in October 1990.

722 N. Market St. (old US 11 and 15), Duncannon. Dedicated July 8, 1992.

The Sled Works Factory was owned and operated by the Standard Novelty Works. The plant began operation around 1904 and 1905. It’s presiding officers were William Wells as president and P.F. Duncan as the treasurer. Along with sleds, the factory also produced sled guards, porch and stair gates, and wooden porch swings. These products were shipped around the world. At first, the company produced many different kinds of sleds coming under many different names, but eventually they all came under the name Lighting Guider sleds. Many people commonly mistook the name Guider with Glider, including some newspapers of the time.

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