Name/Title
Skatetown USA PostcardEntry/Object ID
2004.018.001Description
The front of the postcard includes three color photographs of the rink; the photo in the upper left-hand corner is an exterior shot; the photo in the upper right-hand corner is of the concession area; the largest photo on the bottom is a shot of the interior, showcasing the rink floor itself.
Everything printed on the back of the postcard is in blue: upper left-hand corner: illustration of two children roller skating next to the text "Skatetown / USA [illustration of the United States is next to this] / 3110 So. 6th St. / Marshalltown, Iowa 50158 / (515) 753-3319", below all of this is more text: "Wholesome Supervision / Clean Building and Grounds / Complete Concession Area / Reserved Party Plans for Large and Small Groups / "Skating Parties are Fun" / The Finest in Family Entertainment"; down the middle: "The Ad-Craft Line, Inc., 1733 Locust St. Kansas City, Mo. 64108"; at the bottom, in the middle: "114,601"; right-hand side: "Postcard" in large print with a postage stamp area in the upper right-hand corner. Black stamped text at the bottom on the left-hand side: "Dear Patron: / Just a note to remind you to book your private party group soon. Our calendar is filling up fast. / Sincerely, / Bob Durbin".Collection
PostcardAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Randy Talbot