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- Automobile Club of Michigan Badge, 1940-1950 - Twentieth-century motorists who belonged to automobile clubs attached badges or emblems to their vehicles. These membership badges were displayed prominently on radiators, license plates, bumpers, or elsewhere on the car. The badges helped identify members and promoted the organization. The Automobile Club of Michigan, a local AAA affiliate, issued blue plastic badges, liked this one, around 1950.
- 1940-1950
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Automobile Club of Michigan Badge, 1940-1950
Twentieth-century motorists who belonged to automobile clubs attached badges or emblems to their vehicles. These membership badges were displayed prominently on radiators, license plates, bumpers, or elsewhere on the car. The badges helped identify members and promoted the organization. The Automobile Club of Michigan, a local AAA affiliate, issued blue plastic badges, liked this one, around 1950.
- Automobile Club of Michigan Badge, 1950-1965 - Twentieth-century motorists who belonged to automobile clubs attached badges or emblems to their vehicles. These membership badges were displayed prominently on radiators, license plates, bumpers, or elsewhere on the car. The badges helped identify members and promoted the organization. The Automobile Club of Michigan, a local AAA affiliate, issued badges, liked this one, in the 1950s and 1960s.
- 1950-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Automobile Club of Michigan Badge, 1950-1965
Twentieth-century motorists who belonged to automobile clubs attached badges or emblems to their vehicles. These membership badges were displayed prominently on radiators, license plates, bumpers, or elsewhere on the car. The badges helped identify members and promoted the organization. The Automobile Club of Michigan, a local AAA affiliate, issued badges, liked this one, in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Automobile Club of Michigan Button, circa 1970 - The American Automobile Association (AAA) was formed in 1902 to lobby for drivers' rights and promote safe vehicles and roads. As Americans' passion for driving grew, the organization expanded its services to include roadside assistance and vacation and trip planning. In 1969, about the time this button was produced, AAA also offered a host of insurance products to its members.
- circa 1970
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Automobile Club of Michigan Button, circa 1970
The American Automobile Association (AAA) was formed in 1902 to lobby for drivers' rights and promote safe vehicles and roads. As Americans' passion for driving grew, the organization expanded its services to include roadside assistance and vacation and trip planning. In 1969, about the time this button was produced, AAA also offered a host of insurance products to its members.
- "Keep This Booklet in Your Glove Compartment, Emergency Road Service Guide," June 1951 - Since 1915, the American Automobile Association has offered emergency roadside assistance to its members. But to call AAA -- or anyone else -- in the days before cell phones, a stranded motorist first had to find a telephone.
- June 01, 1951
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"Keep This Booklet in Your Glove Compartment, Emergency Road Service Guide," June 1951
Since 1915, the American Automobile Association has offered emergency roadside assistance to its members. But to call AAA -- or anyone else -- in the days before cell phones, a stranded motorist first had to find a telephone.
- Man Taking Family Snapshot in Silver Springs, Florida, April 1955 - The artesian springs located on Florida's Silver River have attracted tourists since the mid-19th century. Private owners added to the site's natural splendor with amusement parks, concert venues, special exhibits, and glass-bottom boat tours. The State of Florida took over control of the area in 2013 and established Silver Springs State Park.
- April 21, 1955
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Man Taking Family Snapshot in Silver Springs, Florida, April 1955
The artesian springs located on Florida's Silver River have attracted tourists since the mid-19th century. Private owners added to the site's natural splendor with amusement parks, concert venues, special exhibits, and glass-bottom boat tours. The State of Florida took over control of the area in 2013 and established Silver Springs State Park.
- Travel Brochure for Port Huron, Michigan, circa 1945 - The first automobile clubs were established to organize motoring tours and lobby for better roads. In time, their missions expanded to include other services. The Automobile Club of Michigan, founded in 1916, promoted tourism in the Great Lakes State by distributing maps, and by publishing guides to many of the state's restaurants, hotels, and tourist attractions.
- circa 1945
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Travel Brochure for Port Huron, Michigan, circa 1945
The first automobile clubs were established to organize motoring tours and lobby for better roads. In time, their missions expanded to include other services. The Automobile Club of Michigan, founded in 1916, promoted tourism in the Great Lakes State by distributing maps, and by publishing guides to many of the state's restaurants, hotels, and tourist attractions.
- AAA Automobile Club of Michigan Sign, 1930-1955 - The first automobile clubs were established to organize motoring tours and lobby for better roads. In time, their missions expanded to include other services. The Automobile Club of Michigan, founded in 1916, promoted tourism in the Great Lakes State by distributing maps, and by publishing guides to many of the state's restaurants, hotels, and tourist attractions.
- 1930-1955
- Collections - Artifact
AAA Automobile Club of Michigan Sign, 1930-1955
The first automobile clubs were established to organize motoring tours and lobby for better roads. In time, their missions expanded to include other services. The Automobile Club of Michigan, founded in 1916, promoted tourism in the Great Lakes State by distributing maps, and by publishing guides to many of the state's restaurants, hotels, and tourist attractions.
- AAA Automobile Club of Michigan Badge & License Plate Topper, 1945-1960 - Twentieth-century motorists who belonged to automobile clubs attached badges or emblems to their vehicles. These membership badges were displayed prominently on radiators, license plates, bumpers, or elsewhere on the car. The badges helped identify members and promoted the organization. The Automobile Club of Michigan, a local AAA affiliate, issued this license plate topper in the decades after World War II.
- 1945-1960
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AAA Automobile Club of Michigan Badge & License Plate Topper, 1945-1960
Twentieth-century motorists who belonged to automobile clubs attached badges or emblems to their vehicles. These membership badges were displayed prominently on radiators, license plates, bumpers, or elsewhere on the car. The badges helped identify members and promoted the organization. The Automobile Club of Michigan, a local AAA affiliate, issued this license plate topper in the decades after World War II.
- AAA Automobile Club of Michigan Reflector Badge, 1950-1970 - Twentieth-century motorists who belonged to automobile clubs attached badges or emblems to their vehicles. These membership badges were displayed prominently on radiators, license plates, bumpers, or elsewhere on the car. The badges helped identify members and promoted the organization. The Automobile Club of Michigan, a local AAA affiliate, issued this license plate reflector badge during the 1950s and 60s.
- 1950-1970
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AAA Automobile Club of Michigan Reflector Badge, 1950-1970
Twentieth-century motorists who belonged to automobile clubs attached badges or emblems to their vehicles. These membership badges were displayed prominently on radiators, license plates, bumpers, or elsewhere on the car. The badges helped identify members and promoted the organization. The Automobile Club of Michigan, a local AAA affiliate, issued this license plate reflector badge during the 1950s and 60s.
- Automobile Club of Michigan Button, circa 1970 - The American Automobile Association (AAA) was formed in 1902 to lobby for drivers' rights and promote safe vehicles and roads. As Americans' passion for driving grew, the organization expanded its services to include roadside assistance and vacation and trip planning. In 1969, about the time this button was produced, AAA also offered a host of insurance products to its members.
- circa 1970
- Collections - Artifact
Automobile Club of Michigan Button, circa 1970
The American Automobile Association (AAA) was formed in 1902 to lobby for drivers' rights and promote safe vehicles and roads. As Americans' passion for driving grew, the organization expanded its services to include roadside assistance and vacation and trip planning. In 1969, about the time this button was produced, AAA also offered a host of insurance products to its members.