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
Collection Title
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
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Orange (Color)
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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.
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