Birdhouse Sign, "See Rock City," 1987
THF151807 / Birdhouse Sign, "See Rock City," 1987
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Artifact Overview
In 1932, Garnet and Frieda Carter created Rock City on Lookout Mountain, Georgia -- a walking trail with rock formations, gardens, and spectacular views. To advertise their attraction, the Carters had employee Clark Byers paint "See Rock City" on hundreds of barn roofs. Later, Rock City produced birdhouses with the famous slogan after an early 1950s mailbox/birdhouse that Byers created.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Birdhouse
Date Made
1987
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by the A-M Sign Company, Lynchburg, Virginia.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.67.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Rock City.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Paint (Coating)
Color
Red
White (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 69.5 in (overall, including pole mount)
Height: 26.75 in
Width: 15.75 in
Length: 24 in
Inscriptions
Stenciled on both sides of roof: SEE / ROCK / CITY
On lower right edge of roof: A-M Sign Co. Lynchburg, VA., 10-62
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