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

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.
Ford Av. Street Sign, 1920-1970