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HSOT December Program Reminder
HSOT December Program Reminder
Dec 8, 2017
A Nostalgic Holiday Program
“Stories from Santa’s Workshop”
and
A Remembrance of O’Connor’s Toy Store
Presented by: Paul Krause with Ned Schimminger
Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 7:00 PM
Tonawanda City Hall Community Room
Sound familiar? This program was cancelled last year due to a winter storm, but DON’T miss it this year! Paul Krause, long time member of the Historical Society and a toy collector for over 30 years will share his stories and show some of the vintage toys he has collected that children have treasured. Paul’s interest in collecting began when he discovered a number of his own childhood toys that his mother had kept and carefully stored away, bringing to mind fond memories of the fun he enjoyed.
Ned Schimminger, the society’s historical archivist, will present recently acquired toys from the family of the O’Connor’s Toy Store that was located on Niagara Street in Tonawanda. Many will recall this popular shop from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Antique toys displayed in the window and a COOTIE game marketed as “an exciting educational game for all ages” will add to the season’s nostalgic look at the simple fun of a time past.
Members who plan to attend are invited to bring your own favorite toy from the past. We will allow time for anyone wishing to share a short story about their cherished toy or to simply bring in an item that others might enjoy seeing. We will have a number of tables available for display.
In the Holiday spirit we will end the evening with some special Christmas refreshments.
Official Home: The Historical Society of the Tonawandas, Inc.
Museum and General Office: 113 Main Street, Tonawanda, NY, 14150-2129
(716) 694-7406 Email tonahist@gmail.com
© 2023 Written authorization required.
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