Pennant, "Treehouse, Redwood Highway, Calif.," 1940-1965
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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. California's Redwood Highway boasted several tourist stops. The Tree House is a 21' x 27' cavity formed in a 250' redwood that was converted into living space.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1940-1965
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.272
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Black (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Green
White (Color)
Orange (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Width: 17.75 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front:
TREEHOUSE/ REDWOOD HIGHWAY, CALIF.
On sign in graphic:
WORLD/ FAMOUS/ TREE/ HOUSE/ "BELIEVE IT/ OR NOT"
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