Public Automobile Camp in Yellowstone Park, circa 1920
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In 1915, automobiles were officially allowed to enter Yellowstone National Park. In 1920, some 5,000 cars flooded the park -- and their drivers had come to autocamp. This postcard shows one of the public autocamps that were built to accommodate the increased visitation to the park.
In 1915, automobiles were officially allowed to enter Yellowstone National Park. In 1920, some 5,000 cars flooded the park -- and their drivers had come to autocamp. This postcard shows one of the public autocamps that were built to accommodate the increased visitation to the park.
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
circa 1920
Subject Date
circa 1920
Creators
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
90.238.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.625 in
Width: 5.625 in
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