Name/Title
Perth Amboy Arena PostcardEntry/Object ID
1980.007.037Description
The front of the postcard is a black and white photograph exterior shot of the rink; at the top is "One Of "America On Wheels" Chain of Rinks, Perth Amboy, N.J." in black print. Everything printed on the back is in black: across the top: "A Local View / Post Card" with a rose in between the sets of words; down the middle: "The Mayrose Co. Publishers New York"; two sections: "Message Here" and "Address Here". Black circular stamp with information regarding when and where this postcard was sent: "Perth Amboy, N.J. / Apr(?) 26 / 6 - AM / 1944". Top of left-hand side is writing in, what appears to be, blue marker is very obscured: "Sgt...zewski / B...Base Unit / Con...Field / Con... .F". Blue marker writing is also on the right-hand side: "c/o / Roller Rink / Martinez, Calif.". Handwriting on left-hand side in black ink: "Hello Lang(?) / So how is the old rink still in operation. This is the one I spend most of my time while at home its slightly larger then yours Mom. Do the boys still drop around or...new gang now. Say hello...rls for me Ma / Butch.".Collection
PostcardAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Paul J. Gilbert