Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Title: |
untitled - Santa Rocket ready for take off from Mt. Moriah Cemetery flagpole |
Date: |
12/1959 |
Description: |
(1) 3.5 x 5.0" black and white print. The image captures a wood and paper mache rocket painted red and yellow on a pulley system. Built by Elmer Pontius and Bud Irish, the rocket was launched from the Mount Moriah Cemetery flag pole and ended at the top of the US Federal Building in 1959 and 1960. The santa rocket was a Deadwood Chamber of Commerce promotional attraction. |
Collection: |
2020.11 Wescott Family |
Object Name: |
Print, Photographic |
Catalog Number: |
PHO.2021.18.02.18 |
Print size: |
3.5 x 5.0" |
Photographer: |
unknown |
Place |
lower Main Street |