"The Checkers Capitol of the World"--answer

Mr. Checkers · Post by **Mr. Checkers** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 12:39 pm

"Checker Trivia question of the Day". Considering its contributions to checkers over many many years this is truly a well deserved compliment for this famous city? (Cont.) (Steven)

Kolsz · Post by **Kolsz** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 1:01 pm

I think you are right guys! :)

Palomino · Post by **Palomino** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 9:59 am

Would that city be St. Petersburg Florida

Regards, "Pal" Bucker

Mr. Checkers · Post by **Mr. Checkers** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 2:42 pm

St. Petersburg (a haven for checker snowbirds) is a good guess, but the city that we are thinking of is several hundred miles north by northwest of there. (Cont.)

Mr. Checkers · Post by **Mr. Checkers** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 6:37 pm

The Halsam Co. of Chicago, Ill. and the Embossing Co. of Albany, N.Y. were unmatched leaders in the production of fine quality checkers over many years, so they have the right to claim this distinction. (Cont.)

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