Antonio Pasin took on major debt to fund the construction of a 45-foot tall wood and plaster Coaster Boy statue depicting a boy riding a Liberty Coaster wagon. Below the Coaster Boy exhibit Pasin sold miniatures for 25 cents. During World War II, steel was essential war material; from 1942–1945, the company shifted production to… Continue reading How an Italian Immigrant Rolled Out the Radio Flyer Wagon Across America Innovation
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How an Italian Immigrant Rolled Out the Radio Flyer Wagon Across America Innovation
Vintage photograph of a mother, daughter, and son in front of a Christmas tree on Christmas morning opening presents beside a red Radio Flyer wagon,… Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalised tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Our team will strive to get all orders received by 11am processed the same… Continue reading How an Italian Immigrant Rolled Out the Radio Flyer Wagon Across America Innovation
How an Italian Immigrant Rolled Out the Radio Flyer Wagon Across America
Radio Flyer’s corporate headquarters is, remarkably, still essentially in the same location today—although all manufacturing has unsurprisingly moved to China. It also can’t be overstated how much I absolutely love the “no drop” technology of the pull handle that keeps it upright and makes it so the pull handle never touches the ground. Even if… Continue reading How an Italian Immigrant Rolled Out the Radio Flyer Wagon Across America
How An Italian Immigrant Rolled Out The Radio Flyer Wagon Across America
The Radio Flyer wagon was the unlikely brainchild of Antonio Pasin, the son of a cabinetmaker, who was born in Venice, Italy in 1898. In 1913, when Pasin was just 16 years old, the family sold off their cabinetmaking tools and bought passage on a ship bound for the United States. When business was slow,… Continue reading How An Italian Immigrant Rolled Out The Radio Flyer Wagon Across America
How An Italian Immigrant Rolled Out The Radio Flyer Wagon Across America
The helmet comes in classic bright red, with an easy-to-secure strap placed underneath of the chin. A young sixteen year-old from Italy by the name of Antonio Pasin immigrated from Venice to the United States. Coming from a family of cabinet makers, Pasin was naturally gifted in design and carpentry skills. After moving to America,… Continue reading How An Italian Immigrant Rolled Out The Radio Flyer Wagon Across America
How An Italian Immigrant Rolled Out The Radio Flyer Wagon Across America
Its durable fabric is UV and mildew resistant and cleans up easily. Ideal for sporting events, outdoor concerts, trips to the park, gardening, and loading or unloading the car, this collapsible garden utility wagon really has an infinite amount of uses. When Antonio Pasin came from Italy to the United States in 1914, he was… Continue reading How An Italian Immigrant Rolled Out The Radio Flyer Wagon Across America
How An Italian Immigrant Rolled Out The Radio Flyer Wagon Across America
In 1933, Chicago was the host of the World’s Fair, Century of Progress, and Radio Steel was asked to be a part of the celebration. Antonio Pasin took on major debt to fund the construction of a 45 foot tall wood and plaster Coaster Boy statue depicting a boy riding a Liberty Coaster wagon. Below… Continue reading How An Italian Immigrant Rolled Out The Radio Flyer Wagon Across America