Poster
Object number2017.4.4
Datec. 1995
MediumPaper; Ink
Credit LineGift of Jason Belavic
DescriptionRectangular paperboard poster. Front has white background. Front has rectangular section at top with yellow background featuring polychrome graphic illustration of the Pittsburg Plunge ride with name of ride above in red, white, and black text. Across bottom is park name in red and black text. Front has large blank white field across center and bottom. Reverse is undecorated gray-brown paper.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 21.938 × 13.563 × 0.063 in. (55.7 × 34.5 × 0.2 cm)InscriptionsFront top of poster has printed red, black, and white text "PITTSBURG PLUNGE / NEW / IN '95!"
Front bottom of poster has printed red and black text "Kennywood / AMERICA'S FINEST TRADITIONAL AMUSEUMENT PARK".
Historical NotesPoster from Kennywood Park. Part of a Kennywood Park collection donated by Jason Belavic who was an employee at the park from 1988 to 2009. Belavic started out as a pot washer in the “Patio Café” and went on to work in various capacities throughout his time at Kennywood. From c. 1994-1996, he played “Kenny” the kangaroo. When items were being disposed of, Belavic would take them home and preserve them.
Collector
Jason R. Belavic
On View
Not on view
1966-2010
1999
1991-2000
