Railroad Cars Housing the "Main Street U.S.A." Traveling Exhibit, April 1960
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Artifact Overview
The Henry Ford produced Main Street, U.S.A., a traveling exhibition housed in two railroad cars. The exhibit featured re-creations of 16 different shops typical to late 19th-century American towns. Main Street, U.S.A. visited 200 cities in the summer of 1960 before returning for an engagement at Greenfield Village.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
23 April 1960
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
EI.1929.P.A.7312
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.125 in
Width: 10 in
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