1960s/70s "South of the Border" Featuring Pedro The Mascot Pinback/Pinbutton

1960s/70s "South of the Border" Featuring Pedro The Mascot Pinback/Pinbutton In Good Condition.

This pin measures approximately 2" in diameter.

This button pin is a souvenir for "So Border, a famous, campy roadside attraction located in Hamer, South Carolina.

Features Pedro, the fictional Mexican bandido-style caricature who serves as the complex's mascot.

Displays the phrase "Amigo of Pedro," which was a common marketing slogan used on souvenir items.

Situated right off Interstate 95 just south of the North Carolina / South Carolina border line.

Opened in 1949 by Alan Schafer as a simple drive-in beer depot catering to residents from dry North Carolina counties.

Grown into a 350-acre complex featuring a motor inn, souvenir shops, a reptile lagoon, and the famous 200-foot Sombrero Tower.

A Great Collectible Vintage Pin For The Collector.

Please see pictures before purchasing.

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