York, Pennsylvania: USA Weightlifting Hall Of Fame
The "Father of World Weightlifting" is honored here. See the license plate that was torn in half!
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Along Route 30 is the York Barbell Company. High on a pole in front of the building is a very large man on one knee holding up a large set of barbells. I believe that the man rotates and can be seen for quite a distance. It has been there for years.
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USA Weightlifting Hall Of Fame
- Address:
- 3300 Board Rd, York, PA
- Directions:
- I-83 exit 24 (Emigsville). Head east, and take the first left onto Board Rd north to York Barbell on the left.
- Hours:
- M-Sa 10 am - 6 pm. Closed Su. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 717-767-6481
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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The building is the home of the US Weightlifting Hall of Fame, the legacy of former Olympic athlete Bob Hoffman, "Father of World Weightlifting," who died in 1985.