An unusual riverboat design serves as both a nod to Cincinnati's history and its unique charm Nestled along the Ohio River, straddling the border between Ohio and Kentucky, the city of Cincinnati is known for its rich cultural fabric and iconic landmarks. From its beloved major league baseball and football teams to the legendary Skyline… Continue reading 1979 US Figure Skating Pin: Big Wheels Keep On Turning.
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1978 US Figure Skating Pin: City of (Faded) Roses.
Event pin speaks to a simpler time in the sport, with a folksy feel In early February, figure skating's best traveled to the Pacific Northwest for the 1978 US Figure Skating Championships, held in Portland, Oregon, where a pin that has earned a certain distinction marked the event. All those years ago in the City… Continue reading 1978 US Figure Skating Pin: City of (Faded) Roses.
1981 US Figure Skating Pins: Mission: San Diego.
An historical mission, Snoopy, outstanding skating, and colorful lapel pins mark the event February in Southern California, and particularly in San Diego, made for a very pleasant change of venue for a national figure skating championship. Winter garb could be left at home and instead daily temperatures in the low 70s could be enjoyed. It… Continue reading 1981 US Figure Skating Pins: Mission: San Diego.
1975 US Figure Skating Pins: O Canada!
Pin is among the more difficult to find from a U.S. Championships As the story goes, the logo pins ordered and produced for the 1975 US Figure Skating Championships, held in Oakland, California, did not arrive from the manufacturer until the event, held in February of that year, had long ago concluded. According to a… Continue reading 1975 US Figure Skating Pins: O Canada!
1980 US Figure Skating Championships Pin: Fire On Ice.
Event was the first US Championships held in the Southern U.S. Don't call Atlanta, Georgia, by its much-despised nickname of "Hotlanta." The locals hate it. So with apologies to everyone in Atlanta, the city was nothing short of hot when the 1980 US Figure Skating Championships were in town, commemorated with a fiery and colorful… Continue reading 1980 US Figure Skating Championships Pin: Fire On Ice.