"Crouse's Motor Court- Five Minutes to Heart of City," Fort Dodge, Iowa, 1952
THF210276 / "Crouse's Motor Court- Five Minutes to Heart of City," Fort Dodge, Iowa, 1952
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Artifact Overview
This motor court was laid out like a veritable neighborhood of cottages, akin to the suburban streets of many of its customers. According to the postcard, the proprietor promised that each room was "100% modern" and had vented "Panel-Ray" heat. Cooking facilities were also available while a swing set out in the central courtyard provided a diversion for the kids.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Postcard
Subject Date
1952
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
86.9.26.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Photomechanical processes
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.375 in
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