Pennant, "Arkansas Alligator Farm, Hot Springs, Ark.," 1945-1965

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Artifact Overview

In 1945, a new owner took over an alligator farm in Hot Springs, Arkansas. It was good timing. After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. Roadside attractions, like the Arkansas Alligator Farm, became another stop for auto tourists visiting popular destinations, like Hot Springs.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1945-1965

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2014.4.294

Credit

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

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

Blue
Yellow (Color)
Green
Brown

Dimensions

Height: 5.75 in
Width: 18 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front: ARKANSAS/ ALLIGATOR FARM/ HOT SPRINGS, ARK.
Pennant, "Arkansas Alligator Farm, Hot Springs, Ark.," 1945-1965