Pennant, "Wall Drug, Badlands, South Dakota," 1940-1965

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Artifact Overview

Wall Drug on the edge of the South Dakota Badlands seems like an odd place for a tourist attraction, but since 1936, when the owners placed signs along the local highway offering free ice water, visitors have not stopped coming. Thousands of over-heated motorists still stop each year to rest, buy a souvenir, and get a cool drink.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1940-1965

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2014.4.24

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

Red
White (Color)
Blue
Yellow (Color)
Green
Orange (Color)
Pink (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 11 in
Width: 29 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front:WE MADE IT/ WALL DRUG/ BADLANDS/ SOUTH DAKOTA
Pennant, "Wall Drug, Badlands, South Dakota," 1940-1965