Name/Title
Arena Recreation Center PostcardEntry/Object ID
1981.006.033Description
The front of the postcard are three illustrations of the rink, one exterior shot and two interior ones which show the rink and a bowling alley; all the illustrations have a thing white border around them; the background is yellow and green; "Arena Recreation Center" and "Washington, Penna." is printed at the bottom in black on either side of the exterior illustration. Circa 1950.
Everything printed on the back of the postcard is in blue; down the middle, vertically: "MWM Col...ursheen" Finished, Made Only By MWM - Aurora, Mo." with the MWM logo underneath the vertical text and "10,998" above the vertical text; right-hand side: "Post Card" in large print with a postage stamp area in the upper right-hand corner; left-hand side: "Arena Recreation Center / 47 W. Beau St. / Located in the heart of downtown Washington Penna. Roller Skating Rink --- One of the largest and most modern Rinks in the District. Having a Plastic Floor free from dust and slips, music by Hammond Electric Organ. Beginners Floor for new Skaters. / Bowling Alleys --- Eight Ten Pin Alleys...the latest design, Two Ping Pong tables for yo...enjoyment. / Dancing in Season. The Arena is the play ground of the entire District, playing Host to hundreds of Schools, Churches and Clubs throughout the season.".
Blue stamped information in the lower left-hand corner: "Roller Skating / Wed., Fri. and Sat. Evenings 8 to 11 - 50c / Sat. and Sun. Afternoons 2:30 to 5:00 / Sat. Afternoons - Children 25c ; Adults 40c / Sunday Afternoon 40c to All / Prices include Taxes, Admission, Skates, and Check Room Service. / Thursday Nights Reserved / For Colored Race Only.".Collection
PostcardAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Chester Fried