Lore Mac Cabins Proprietors' Daughter on Back Porch of Their Residence, Brooklyn, Michigan, circa 1945
THF287263 / Lore Mac Cabins Proprietors' Daughter on Back Porch of Their Residence, Brooklyn, Michigan, circa 1945
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Artifact Overview
The Irish Hills area of Michigan, located about 50 miles southwest of Detroit, was a popular tourist destination in the mid-20th century. Easy access along U.S. Highway 12 encouraged motorists to visit the area's lakes, parks and other attractions. Roadside accommodations like the Lore Mac Cabins served overnight vacationers.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
circa 1945
Subject Date
circa 1945
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
86.184.15
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Bernard and Helen Reinink.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 3.25 in
Width: 4.625 in
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