Pennant, "Stark Caverns," 1967-1971

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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. Stark Caverns, one of many privately operated caves in Missouri, opened to the public in 1950. The underground wonder lured vacationers visiting the Lake of the Ozarks region of Missouri.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1967-1971

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2014.4.257

Credit

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

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

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

Dimensions

Height: 5 in
Width: 14 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front: STARK CAVERNS/ 7 mi. NORTH/ BAGNELL DAM/ ONE OF MISSOURI'S/ LARGEST CAVES/ MISSOURI'S MOST BEAUTIFUL CAVE/ INDIAN BURIAL GROUNDS