Phillips Petroleum Company Highway Map of Illinois Phillips 66, 1934

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Artifact Overview

Motorists during the early and mid-20th century usually could receive a free road map from local service stations. In 1934, Phillips 66 stations provided this state highway map to travelers visiting Illinois. This foldout map not only depicts the network of roads, but also provides a list of state tourist attractions accessible to the motoring public.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Map (Document)

Date Made

1934

Subject Date

1934

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Printed and copyrighted by H.M. Gousha Company and distributed by Phillips 66, the Phillips Petroleum Company.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

87.13.32.6

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Dorothy Guimaraes

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 9 in (folded)
Width: 4 in (folded)

Phillips Petroleum Company Highway Map of Illinois Phillips 66, 1934