Jinks has the answer....

Jester Jinks popping in to announce the correct answer to today's trivia question:

c. 3 years

Check back tomorrow to see where Jinks is hiding out at the American Treasure Tour.

Treasure Low Down ~ Gorilla

TREASURE LOW DOWN WEDNESDAY

You never know what you are going to see when you go around a corner at The American Treasure Tour.  Here is one of our gorilla's ready to bid you adieu!  

Gorilla Trivia:  How old are baby gorilla's when they are weaned?
a. 6 months
b. 2 years
c. 3 years
d. 5 years

*answer later today....

GOOD ADVICE ~ AN REAL TREASURE

The American Treasure Tour has a vast collection of treasures.

Good advise is a treasure and today's quote comes from 

Abraham Lincoln.

Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.

Abraham Lincoln

Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/a/abraham_lincoln_6.html#

Thank you to Brainy Quote for that cherished tidbit from Abraham Lincoln.  

image from:  http://ritratti.wordpress.com/tag/abraham-lincoln/

James Dean

Photographs of film stars at American Treasure Tour include the iconic James Dean.  The photograph below is from our collection.

How does  someone only active in the film industry from 1951-1955 become a legend?  What was it about James Dean that was so special?

Being a good actor isn't easy. Being a man is even harder. I want to be both before I'm done.
James Dean
Read more athttp://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/j/james_dean.html#8Cacmj54TCTbRTFE.99

Well, it's officially the summer of 2012 ~ Here's an oldie but goodie to enjoy.  At the American Treasure Tour we display hundreds of albums in our Nickelodeon Room, many of which bring back great memories!

It's in the Details: Wonderball Treasure Low Down

   Makers of incredible music machines in the early 20th century went the extra mile. They automated machines to create the sound of entire orchestras before the invention of the phillips head screwdriver. But they didn't stop there. These machines mechanizing the playing of multiple instruments didn't turn out looking like an 8th grade science experiment either. They were housed in finely crafted and hand wrought housings to make the machine a delight for the ears and the eyes as well. 

       Above is a proud peacock sitting atop one of our Wurlitzer brand Nickelodeons.  The lights in the peacock's tail are called a Wonderball, essentially a dome of colored lights which turn when the music is played.
      If we consider that this machine was made in the early days of electricity, and before something as simple as the phillips head screw was used for production, this innovating use of lighting is a mind-boggling detail on a machine with a sound so beautiful that it is a world class attraction already!

Athletes who Overcome

Two paraplegic athletes from Minnesota named Josh and Scott are going to be featured in an inspiring video aired during this year's summer Olympics. The Minnesota School of Business has teamed up with the make a hero foundation to create videos to bolster awareness of everyday heroes according to an article on northlandsnewscenter.com.  

hand-cycling and sailing are just two of the sports mentioned here, but the make a hero foundation raises money for hero/athletes who have over-come the obstacles to pursue their sport of choice from skiing to rock climbing. The site promotes teaching adaptive athletics to those with disabilities to fulfill their need for fitness, adventure, speed, and confidence. 

Hats off to Josh and Scott, Real American Treasures, and the make a hero foundation for doing really good things in the world!