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Token, Commemorative

Object number2017.4.23

Date1964

MediumMetal

Credit LineGift of Jason Belavic

DescriptionFlat circular silver metal token. Token has star at center with five prolate spheroid cutouts around star edges. Raised text on front includes park information and date around perimeter and at center is four-leaf clover with raised text around it. Reverse has raised text around center that is park name.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 1.375 × 0.063 in. (3.5 × 0.2 cm)
InscriptionsFront has raised text around perimeter "1964 KEcN WOOD PARK ON HENRY".

Front has raised text at center "GOOD LUCK".

Reverse has raised text around center "KENNYWOOD / PARK".
Historical NotesGood luck token 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

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