Holiday Inn of Paducah, Kentucky, 1966
THF287335 / Holiday Inn of Paducah, Kentucky, 1966
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Artifact Overview
Along with the usual amenities, convenient locations helped Holiday Inns attract business. Thanks to its large "Great Sign," the Holiday Inn on this postcard would have been tough to miss, even for travelers speeding along adjacent highways. The motel's centrality "in the heart of the friendly city" is touted on the reverse.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
1966
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
86.9.1.844
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Dorothy Guimaraes.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
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