Week One - Artifact Spotlight

Since the artifacts are the reason we are doing this whole project, we figured that it would be nice to showcase a few of them in this blog as our "Artifact Spotlight"s. This is a way for us to show the public some of the items that were once on exhibit, but now are being tucked safely away until they are needed again. If anyone remembers an artifact that they loved or just simply wish to see again, please comment below and we will do our best to include it in this series.

 

Week One's artifact is....a table-top jukebox!

 

Can you hear that classic doo-wop and blues? Snuggled in the back corner of a diner booth, or on the counter of a favorite malt shop, these jukeboxes were the perfect addition to any 50's scene. Playing hits from the Jacksons, B.B. King, and Muddy Waters these small machines were the source of many great memories!

 

Artifact Specifications:

 - Manufactured by Rock-Ola Manufacturing Co. between 1950-60

- Made in Chicago, Illinois

- Coin operated (top of machine)

- Wall-mounted or countertop

- Series of push buttons for song selection