Pennant, "Rainbow Gardens, McKeesport, Pa.," 1948-1965

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THF238682 / Pennant, "Rainbow Gardens, McKeesport, Pa.," 1948-1965
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Artifact Overview

In the 1920s, residents of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, could drive out to nearby Rainbow Gardens to enjoy picnic grounds and a roller rink. Later, a swimming pool was built. After World War II, new owners added other attractions: a drive-in theater, a carousel, a miniature train ride, and roller coasters. Plans for a new expressway prompted the amusement park's demolition in the late 1960s.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1948-1965

Collection Title

John Margolies Roadside America Collection

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2014.4.54

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

Red
Yellow (Color)
Pink (Color)
Green
Purple

Dimensions

Height: 11.5 in
Width: 30 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front: RAINBOW/ GARDENS/ MCKEESPORT, PA.
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Pennant, "Rainbow Gardens, McKeesport, Pa.," 1948-1965