Pearson Park Roller Rink Postcard

Collectible

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National Museum of Roller Skating

Name/Title

Pearson Park Roller Rink Postcard

Entry/Object ID

1981.015.095

Description

The front of the postcard has a black and white photograph that is tinted green; the photograph shows an overhead view of the rink; above the photo is "World's Most Beautiful Outdoor Rink" and below the photo is "Pearson Park—Toledo, Ohio", both in green print. Everything printed on the back of the postcard is in green: up the middle: "Published by Monroe Zimmerman, New York 53, N.Y."; right-hand side: "Photo Gloss / Post Card" with a postage stamp area in the upper right-hand corner; left-hand side: "Pearson Park Roller Rink / Ohio's Largest and Finest Outdoor Rink. / This Park contains 317 acres with ample picnic facilities. / Bicycle Paths and Bridle Trails encircle the park of 175 acres of native timber.". Handwriting on left-hand side in black ink: "Reduce / 60% / 2 / Al Kish Story".

Collection

Victor Brown Collection, Postcard

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

George H. Pickard