Ford Av. Street Sign, 1920-1970
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Artifact Overview
Cities and towns inevitably had to figure out how to name their streets. Some named them on a numbering system, others after places and people -- like this sign from Allen Park, Michigan, commemorating Henry Ford.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Street sign
Date Made
1920-1970
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.165.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Robert H. Jones.
Material
Metal
Color
White (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6 in (confirmed CMD)
Width: 24 in (confirmed CMD)
Length: 1.375 in (confirmed CMD)
Inscriptions
On both sides: FORD AV
Stamped on bottom:
MUNICIPAL/ REG. PAT. OFF./ COLLEGE POINT L.I.N.Y.
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