The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
Intriguing ensemble of Spectrum memorabilia includes over 30 photographs, the printing plate used for the very first Spectrum advertisement and even two old license plates unearthed during the construction of the building! Pictures of the groundbreaking ceremonies June 1st, 1966, of Flyers usherettes, early Flyer on-ice action, ‘67-68 and ‘72-73 team photos and 10th anniversary shots are among three dozen photos while the 15” by 23” metal printing plate announcing that “The Spectrum opens Saturday” reveals the first events held there and is mounted on a wooden plaque. A photo taken during the Spectrum’s construction is matched up with 1908 and 1915 Pennsylvania license plates unearthed during construction. They were obtained by trading tickets to a Barbra Streisand concert to a construction worker on June 30, 1966! Lou Scheinfeld, the Flyers vice-president who was given the task of naming the building and later became its president, will sign a LOA to be included with these terrific pieces.
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