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Destination Moon mechanical bank was manufactured by Duro Mold & Manufacturing of Detroit, Michigan, based on a design patented in 1959. One of several space-themed banks produced by the company, the bank featured a Moon atop a rocket. A spring-loaded mechanism allowed the owner to fire coins into the Moon globe. The ring around the Moon celebrated the flights of the first American in space, Alan Shepard, in 1961. Colorado Springs National Bank., 1961
The day of the race Rocket covered 35 miles in 3 hours 12 minutes. Hauling 13 tons of loaded wagons.
Rocket averaged over 12 mph. On one trip it reached 25 mph and on a locomotive-only run, 29 mph.
spot the bee! there must be a hive nearby. we had no bees in the garden last spring/summer. they are tricky little suckers to catch (with the camera that is!)
Our hosts rented a Euclid Beach Rocket Car to give guests speedy rides around the block. Not up to NASA specs but a lot of fun!