Coach on the Boulevard, Duluth, Minnesota, circa 1905
THF203334 / Coach on the Boulevard, Duluth, Minnesota, circa 1905
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Artifact Overview
Vacationing Americans at the turn of the twentieth century often set aside time to simply look at things -- stagecoach sightseeing excursions transported tourists into new settings, where they could transcend the commonplace realities of life back home. This coaching party surveyed the scenery near Duluth, Minnesota, around 1905.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1905
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.DPC.033675
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Width: 9 in
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SetSightseeing Vehicles
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Sometimes getting there isn't just half the fun -- it's all the fun! Horse-drawn surreys, railroad excursion cars, tour buses, and open-deck boats provided tourists with panoramic views of the passing scenery. Whether traveling through natural splendors, or touring through vibrant cities, these vehicles allowed their passengers to experience all the surrounding sights and sounds from the comfort and convenience of a moving seat.