River Garden Rink & Beach Postcard

Collectible

National Museum of Roller Skating

Name/Title

River Garden Rink & Beach Postcard

Entry/Object ID

1980.007.008

Description

The front of the postcard is a black and white photograph; the photo depicts many people sitting on a pier; building in the back has a handwritten note in black ink that says "Rollerdrome"; handwritten signature in the bottom left-hand corner: "To: Paul Sceher(?) / From [can't make out the name]"; along the bottom, in black print: "River Garden Rink & Beach. Healdsburg, Calif.". Everything on the back is in black typed text (much is obscured by rips): left-hand side: "...Soon. / ...of all...Skating Clubs of...May #30th. May 31st. June 1st. at River Garden Rollerdrome and Beach. Skating Events Swimming Races, Boat Races Etc. Prepare Now For This Big Evenet. Sponsored by,...Garden Pirates...burg, Calif. / ...,Cups & Medals."; right-hand side: "Motor City Roller CL. / Placerville, Calif.".

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Paul J. Gilbert