Lore Mac Cabins, Motel and Gas Station Sign, Brooklyn, Michigan, circa 1945
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The Irish Hills area of Michigan, located about 50 miles southwest of Detroit, was a popular tourist destination in the mid-20th century. Easy access along U.S. Highway 12 encouraged motorists to visit the area's lakes, parks and other roadside attractions. Tourist cabins, motels and gas stations served road-trip travelers.
The Irish Hills area of Michigan, located about 50 miles southwest of Detroit, was a popular tourist destination in the mid-20th century. Easy access along U.S. Highway 12 encouraged motorists to visit the area's lakes, parks and other roadside attractions. Tourist cabins, motels and gas stations served road-trip travelers.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
circa 1945
Subject Date
circa 1945
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
86.184.13
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Bernard and Helen Reinink.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 2.75 in
Width: 4.5 in
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