Pennant, "House of Mystery at Oregon Vortex," 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. Some attractions lured vacationers with promises of strange phenomenon and unseen wonders. The House of Mystery at Oregon Vortex still relies on optical illusions to amaze and mystify visitors.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1940-1965
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.307
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Red
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Orange (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 26.5 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: HOUSE OF MYSTERY/ AT OREGON VORTEX
Inside graphic:
THE/ OREGON/ VORTEX/ TRADE MARK REG. 422378
Around perimeter of graphic:
THE FAMOUS CIRCULAR AREA/ WITH ITS UNIQUE PHENOMENA
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