Description: An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Type & Size: A 7.5x10.5" original photograph.Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.A young Boy Scout, Mark Kramer, is captured adjusting candles on an extravagant, multi-tiered cake. The cake is adorned with decorative writing that says "Happy 200th Birthday Cincy," emphasizing the celebration of Cincinnati's bicentennial. The scene takes place indoors at a convention center, and the setting suggests a festive occasion during December 1988.Cincinnati celebrated its 200th birthday on December 28, 1988. The bicentennial marked a significant milestone for the city, which was founded in 1788. Events during this time likely included various festivities and gatherings, encapsulating a moment of joy and historical reflection for the community. The involvement of young citizens, like Boy Scout Mark Kramer, symbolizes the bridging of past and future generations.Text present on photo:(Caption on front, left side)"Dec. 28 -- CINCINNATI BIRTHDAY -- Boy Scout Mark Kramer of Troop 18 adds a light to the main birthday cake at the city's bicentennial birthday party Wednesday at the downtown convention center. The city is said to have been settled on Dec. 28, 1788. (AP LaserPhoto) (abk3629stf/AJ Behrman) 1988"(Back of the photograph)"OHIO - CINCINNATI" (written in red and underlined)"FRIDAY MAIL""2 col x 6 1/2""PEOPLE""Associated Press""Happy birthday, dear Cincy""Boy Scout Mark Kramer helped brighten Cincinnati's 200th birthday celebration Wednesday at the city’s convention center. The city is said to have been settled on Dec. 28, 1788.""DEC 30 1988"- - - The press photo archives contained a mix of silver gelatin and wire photographs from sources such as Associated Press Wirephoto. Generally B&W images with no typed text on them in this archive are silver gelatin images, and photos with typed text are wire photos. All images are vintage and original to their era.
Price: 39 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-29T07:25:30.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: cake, convention center, candles, bicentennial, celebration
Theme: events & festivals, community life, history, people
Featured Person/Artist: Mark Kramer
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1988
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 7.5x10.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1980-1989
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
