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Re: [Killietalk] George J. Maier's aquarium on ebay



I shopped at George's shop and knew the owner of Wright's Aquarium back in 
the 1960's.  I think it's quite plausible.



In a message dated 1/1/2004 6:41:38 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
Simolo at chem_chem.rochester.edu writes:

<< A quote from the auction...
 >
 >   Description
 >Antique Aquarium styled after a 1920's bungalow by 'Jewel'. Is in 
 >very good shape. Roof has all paint in tact. Glass has no cracks. 
 >Once owned by George J. Maier, once known as "Mr. Killifish", a 
 >leading pioneer, breeder and speaker of the American Killifish 
 >Association. Was purchased by Wright's Aquarium on Devon Ave., 
 >Chicago, IL in 1966. Has not had water in it since the mid 1960's.
 > >>


Larry Tagrin
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