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- Panama Canal Railroad Tie Souvenir From 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition - The Panama-Pacific International Exposition celebrated the 1914 completion of the Panama Canal and the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly nineteen million people visited San Francisco, recently recovered from a devastating 1906 earthquake, during the fair in 1915. Many returned home with mementos, such as this souvenir section of Panama Railroad tie.
- 1915
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Panama Canal Railroad Tie Souvenir From 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition
The Panama-Pacific International Exposition celebrated the 1914 completion of the Panama Canal and the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly nineteen million people visited San Francisco, recently recovered from a devastating 1906 earthquake, during the fair in 1915. Many returned home with mementos, such as this souvenir section of Panama Railroad tie.
- Horizontal Air Traffic Controller Radar Display Plaque, circa 2001 - Federal oversight of air traffic control began in 1938, but radar technology -- greatly improved during World War II -- was not widely implemented until the late 1950s. Detroit Metro Airport received one of the first computer-integrated radar scopes capable of displaying an airplane's identification number and altitude directly on the screen. This plaque commemorates that unit, used from 1970 to 2001.
- circa 2001
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Horizontal Air Traffic Controller Radar Display Plaque, circa 2001
Federal oversight of air traffic control began in 1938, but radar technology -- greatly improved during World War II -- was not widely implemented until the late 1950s. Detroit Metro Airport received one of the first computer-integrated radar scopes capable of displaying an airplane's identification number and altitude directly on the screen. This plaque commemorates that unit, used from 1970 to 2001.
- Automobile Club of Michigan Honor Trophy, 1940-1941 - The American Automobile Association (AAA) considered school safety awareness to be one of its most important missions. The organization formed its school safety patrol program in 1920 to help protect children traveling to and from class. Special safety awards, like this trophy, further encouraged student safety.
- 1940-1941
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Automobile Club of Michigan Honor Trophy, 1940-1941
The American Automobile Association (AAA) considered school safety awareness to be one of its most important missions. The organization formed its school safety patrol program in 1920 to help protect children traveling to and from class. Special safety awards, like this trophy, further encouraged student safety.
- Cleveland Automobile Club Hill Climb Trophy, 1907 - Hill climbing contests combine steep grades, hairpin turns and dangerous drops for some of the most challenging races in motorsport. Early competitions not only tested the driver's skills but showcased the practical performance of the automobile. Ford automobiles won three divisional races at the 1907 Cleveland Automobile Club Hill Climb. M. J. Roseboro won this trophy piloting a Ford roadster.
- June 15, 1907
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Cleveland Automobile Club Hill Climb Trophy, 1907
Hill climbing contests combine steep grades, hairpin turns and dangerous drops for some of the most challenging races in motorsport. Early competitions not only tested the driver's skills but showcased the practical performance of the automobile. Ford automobiles won three divisional races at the 1907 Cleveland Automobile Club Hill Climb. M. J. Roseboro won this trophy piloting a Ford roadster.
- Automobile Club of Seattle Racing Trophy Won by a Ford, 1910 -
- July 04, 1910
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Automobile Club of Seattle Racing Trophy Won by a Ford, 1910
- Louisiana Purchase Exposition Souvenir Plate, 1904 - In 1904, visitors to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, Missouri, could purchase a variety of souvenir and decorative items. These mementos usually contain the name of the fair and a view of a prominent building. This plate displays the fair's Palace of Varied Industries. Keepsakes like this provided a lasting remembrance of the fairgoer's trip.
- 1904
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Louisiana Purchase Exposition Souvenir Plate, 1904
In 1904, visitors to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, Missouri, could purchase a variety of souvenir and decorative items. These mementos usually contain the name of the fair and a view of a prominent building. This plate displays the fair's Palace of Varied Industries. Keepsakes like this provided a lasting remembrance of the fairgoer's trip.
- County Fire Insurance Mark -
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County Fire Insurance Mark
- Panama-Pacific International Exposition Souvenir Plaque of Cocobolo Wood, 1915 -
- 1915
- Collections - Artifact
Panama-Pacific International Exposition Souvenir Plaque of Cocobolo Wood, 1915
- Plaque Commemorating the Record Number of Hours Flown by the Douglas DC-3 - The Douglas DC-3 is one of history's most significant aircraft, with important achievements in civil and military applications. DC-3 N21728, operated by Eastern Airlines and North Central Airlines from 1939 to 1975, is a special example. The airplane logged 84,875 flight hours before being retired to The Henry Ford. It was a record for a commercial aircraft at that time.
- March 10, 1966
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Plaque Commemorating the Record Number of Hours Flown by the Douglas DC-3
The Douglas DC-3 is one of history's most significant aircraft, with important achievements in civil and military applications. DC-3 N21728, operated by Eastern Airlines and North Central Airlines from 1939 to 1975, is a special example. The airplane logged 84,875 flight hours before being retired to The Henry Ford. It was a record for a commercial aircraft at that time.
- Jack from the "Jack Be Nimble" Wall Decoration Set, 1948-1965 - The Dolly Toy Company, established in 1923, is best known for making inexpensive toys and seasonal novelties from laminated boxboard. After World War II, the company patented an idea for wall pin-ups for children's rooms. It was a success. The pin-ups featured religious themes and characters based on children's fairy tales and stories, including some licensed Disney characters.
- 1948-1968
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Jack from the "Jack Be Nimble" Wall Decoration Set, 1948-1965
The Dolly Toy Company, established in 1923, is best known for making inexpensive toys and seasonal novelties from laminated boxboard. After World War II, the company patented an idea for wall pin-ups for children's rooms. It was a success. The pin-ups featured religious themes and characters based on children's fairy tales and stories, including some licensed Disney characters.