"Bring More Highway Travelers to Your Motel," circa 1950

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Artifact Overview

Americans needed a place to stay overnight as they traveled down the expanding post-World War II highway system. This advertisement urged motel owners who belonged to the Best Western membership association to purchase roadside signs directing travelers to their establishments.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Advertisement

Date Made

circa 1950

Subject Date

circa 1950

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

87.14.33.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 11.125 in
Width: 8.5 in