Model
Object number2008.62.25 a,b
Made by
Frank Salisbery
Date1925-1970
MediumWood, nails, paint, metal, tape, flag.
Credit LineGift of Vicky Johnson and David Johnson
DescriptionLayered, circular, flag base. Three layers of painted wood with dates "1927-1990" taped on the top with metal numbers. Each layer is sectioned off into square-shaped bricks painted white. The flag pole is wooden, with a green box at the bottom where it connects to the base. The pole is grey with a flag atop, secured with a wire pulley.DimensionsMeasurements are rounded to nearest 0.25." All components are approximately the same measurements:(a)
Height: 4.0"
Width: 10.0"
Diameter: 33.5"
Depth: 10.0"
(b)
Height: 26.25"
Width: 2.25"
Diameter (of base of flag): 8.0"
Depth: 2.25"
Historical NotesPart of a hand-crafted amusement park, perhaps inspired by and bearing some resemblance to, West View Park. West View Park was open from 1905 to 1977 in the North Side. Carved by Frank Salisbery for his son Walter in the late 1920s, he began with the roller coaster and slowly added more pieces over the next 40 years. He used wood from fruit crates to whittle his pieces, and the park ran on motors from household appliances. Beginning in 1955, the park was put on display in either Walter Salisbery's basement or a local department store in the North Hills. The last time it was assembled before being donated was 1990.
Previous owner
Walter Salisbery
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