Pennant, "Redwood Highway, California," 1940-1965
THF239724 / Pennant, "Redwood Highway, California," 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. This pennant depicts the One-Log House, a house hollowed out from a single giant redwood log in 1946.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1940-1965
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.275
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Red
Yellow (Color)
Orange (Color)
White (Color)
Green
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 9 in
Width: 27 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front:
REDWOOD HIGHWAY/ CALIFORNIA
On sign in graphic:
FAMOUS/ "ONE-LOG" HOUSE/ Free ADMISSION
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