Name/Title
Arena Recreation Center PostcardEntry/Object ID
1988.029.014Description
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 Color-Litho "Bursheen" 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 of the latest design, Two Ping Pong tables for your 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.".
Black stamped information in lower left-hand corner: "Roller Skating / Every Wed. Friday and Saturday Eve. / 8 to 11 Admission 60c. / Saturday Afternoon 2:30 to 5. / Children 25c Adults 40c / All Prices Include Skates, Taxes and Check Room Service. / Special Prices to Groups.".Collection
PostcardAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Tony Kissing