Postcard, "Deluxe Cabins, Armstrong, Iowa," circa 1950
01
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
Collection Title
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
Keywords |
|---|