Holiday Inn Hotel with a "Great Sign," 1980-1985
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A Holiday Inn's "Great Sign" could be seen from a distance, enticing travelers along nearby roadways. Managers could attract local groups and charm customers with customized marquee messages. This iconic design pointed the way to Holiday Inns worldwide from the 1950s until the 1980s, when the company phased in an updated logo.
A Holiday Inn's "Great Sign" could be seen from a distance, enticing travelers along nearby roadways. Managers could attract local groups and charm customers with customized marquee messages. This iconic design pointed the way to Holiday Inns worldwide from the 1950s until the 1980s, when the company phased in an updated logo.
Artifact
Diffusion transfer print
Date Made
1980-1985
Subject Date
1980-1985
Creators
Unknown
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.159.2
Technique
Diffusion transfer process
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 4.25 in
Width: 3.5 in
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