Chicago Motor Club Official Service Station Sign, 1925-1930
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The Chicago Motor Club (CMC) was founded in 1906 by a local group to exchange travel information and promote the automobile and road conditions. It later became a local chapter of the American Automobile Association. This sign would indicate to members that the service station at which it was posted was "officially" approved by the club.
The Chicago Motor Club (CMC) was founded in 1906 by a local group to exchange travel information and promote the automobile and road conditions. It later became a local chapter of the American Automobile Association. This sign would indicate to members that the service station at which it was posted was "officially" approved by the club.
Artifact
Advertising sign
Date Made
1925-1930
Place of Creation
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Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
86.129.7
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Enamel (Fused coating)
Color
Black (Color)
Yellow (Color)
White (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 43.5 in (confirmed CMD)
Width: 36 in (confirmed CMD)
Depth: 0.125 in (confirmed CMD)
Inscriptions
Both sides: OFFICIAL SERVICE STATION/CHICAGO MOTOR CLUB AAA
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