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2 unusual facts about George Nissen


Stone City, Iowa

Thanks to the vision of George Nissen (the developer of the modern trampoline) the original three-story Stone Barn, the Quarry Office, Water Tower and Ice House were preserved although they have been converted into private homes.

Trampolining

In the early 1930s, George Nissen observed trapeze artistes performing tricks when bouncing off the safety net.



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