Pennant, "Trees of Mystery," 1946-1965

THF239275 / Pennant, "Trees of Mystery," 1946-1965
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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. Trees of Mystery opened in 1946, attracting those visiting California's redwood forests. The privately owned park contains trails, a museum, redwood sculptures, shops, and statues of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1946-1965

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2014.4.180

Credit

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

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

Red
White (Color)
Green

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in
Width: 26 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front: TREES OF MYSTERY Below graphics: "END OF THE TRAIL"/ REDWOOD HIGHWAY/ "THE CATHEDRAL TREE" Inside small medallion: REDWOOD TREE
Pennant, "Trees of Mystery," 1946-1965