Pennant, "Gaslight Village, Lake George, N.Y.," 1960-1975

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Artifact Overview

After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. New attractions vied for the attention of passing auto tourists. Most themed village attractions relied on fairy tales, nursery rhymes or popular holidays. Gaslight Village, built in 1959, focused on the "Gay Nineties" hoping to appeal to parents as well and children.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1960-1975

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2014.4.145

Credit

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

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

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

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in
Width: 26.5 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front: GASLIGHT VILLAGE/ LAKE GEORGE, N.Y.