Postcard, "Deluxe Cabins, Armstrong, Iowa," circa 1950

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Artifact Overview

Founded in 1902, the American Automobile Association (AAA) lobbied for motorist-friendly legislation, promoted road and highway improvements, and encouraged automobile travel and tourism. AAA also inspected and endorsed roadside hotels, motels, and tourist cabins. For motorists in search of lodging, an endorsement from AAA was a mark of assurance promising a clean, comfortable room.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Postcard

Subject Date

circa 1950

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

86.9.26.5

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 3.25 in
Width: 5.5 in

Inscriptions

Text on bottom border of postcard: DELUXE CABINS JUNCTION HI-WAYS 9 & 44 ARMSTRONG, IOWA