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
Collection Title
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
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