Paradise Tourist Park, New York City, 1948-1950
THF240357 / Paradise Tourist Park, New York City, 1948-1950
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Artifact Overview
Photographic cards like this one, with their glued-on labels, were a preliminary step taken by Dexter Press before producing postcards for small-business owners to mail or hand out to customers. Roadside tourist cabins and cottages like these -- though primitive -- promised motorists more comfort than outdoor camping and less expense than a hotel stay.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
1948-1950
Subject Date
1948-1950
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2013.151.14
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4.875 in
Width: 7.75 in
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