The hall s key piece is a 1,200-square-foot replica of the White House.
CLERMONT As few cars trickled by on U.S. Highway 27, Jack, James and Randy Zweifel prepared to work.
They assembled on Saturday in front of the Presidents Hall of Fame, one of the few roadside attractions that hasn t gone the way of the stagecoach.
White paint was poured into trays. Brushes and rollers were nearby, as were ladders and tarps.
For the Zweifels, this wasn t only a chance to spruce up the building s exterior. It was an opportunity for the brothers to preserve their father s legacy.
John Zweifel, who bought the Presidents Hall of Fame in the early 1990s, died on Dec. 30 in Orlando after being hospitalized because of blood clots in his leg. He was 84 years old.
Have no fear. The carnival has been extended through Sunday.
Last week, attendance was higher than expected, as organizers weren’t sure what to expect with the pandemic.
“The turnout has been better we anticipated,” said Celeste Davis, of Dreamland Amusements. “The event has been well received. We are looking forward to the warmer weather this weekend.”
The carnival at the Lake Square Mall, 10401 US Highway 441 in Leesburg, is open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit lakesquaremall.com/events/.