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- Pennant, "Land of Make-Believe, Upper Jay, N.Y.," 1975 - After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. New attractions vied for the attention of passing auto tourists. Arto Monaco, a toy maker, set designer and animator, created The Land of Makebelieve. The park opened in 1954 in the Adirondacks, a popular vacation destination in upstate New York.
- 1975
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Land of Make-Believe, Upper Jay, N.Y.," 1975
After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. New attractions vied for the attention of passing auto tourists. Arto Monaco, a toy maker, set designer and animator, created The Land of Makebelieve. The park opened in 1954 in the Adirondacks, a popular vacation destination in upstate New York.
- Pennant, "Santa's Land," 1957-1965 - After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. New attractions vied for the attention of passing auto tourists. Santa's Land opened in 1957 in Putney, Vermont. It was one of many Santa-themed attractions scattered throughout the United States.
- 1957-1965
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Pennant, "Santa's Land," 1957-1965
After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. New attractions vied for the attention of passing auto tourists. Santa's Land opened in 1957 in Putney, Vermont. It was one of many Santa-themed attractions scattered throughout the United States.
- Sign, "Do Not Disturb," 1940-1949 - Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.
- 1940-1949
- Collections - Artifact
Sign, "Do Not Disturb," 1940-1949
Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.
- Sign, "Do Not Disturb," 1938-1950 - Most weary travelers want peace and quiet when staying at a hotel, motel or inn. In the mid-20th century -- just like today -- proprietors provided guests with a "Do Not Disturb" sign to help make their stay pleasant and restful. Hanging the sign outside on the door alerted staff not to enter. Some signs were simple. Others, like this one, added a humorous image that reinforced the guest's wishes.
- 1938-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Sign, "Do Not Disturb," 1938-1950
Most weary travelers want peace and quiet when staying at a hotel, motel or inn. In the mid-20th century -- just like today -- proprietors provided guests with a "Do Not Disturb" sign to help make their stay pleasant and restful. Hanging the sign outside on the door alerted staff not to enter. Some signs were simple. Others, like this one, added a humorous image that reinforced the guest's wishes.
- Sign, "Do Not Disturb," 1925-1938 - Most weary travelers want peace and quiet when staying at a hotel, motel or inn. Guests in the 20th century -- just like today -- found a sign inside their room to help make their stay pleasant and restful. Guests who hung this sign outside on the door alerted staff that they did not want any interruptions until the sign was removed.
- December 01, 1938
- Collections - Artifact
Sign, "Do Not Disturb," 1925-1938
Most weary travelers want peace and quiet when staying at a hotel, motel or inn. Guests in the 20th century -- just like today -- found a sign inside their room to help make their stay pleasant and restful. Guests who hung this sign outside on the door alerted staff that they did not want any interruptions until the sign was removed.
- "Sanibel Island, Florida" Souvenir Seashell, 1950-1980 -
- 1950-1980
- Collections - Artifact
"Sanibel Island, Florida" Souvenir Seashell, 1950-1980
- Pennant, "House of Mystery at Oregon Vortex," 1940-1965 - After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. New attractions vied for the attention of passing auto tourists. Some attractions lured vacationers with promises of strange phenomenon and unseen wonders. The House of Mystery at Oregon Vortex still relies on optical illusions to amaze and mystify visitors.
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "House of Mystery at Oregon Vortex," 1940-1965
After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. New attractions vied for the attention of passing auto tourists. Some attractions lured vacationers with promises of strange phenomenon and unseen wonders. The House of Mystery at Oregon Vortex still relies on optical illusions to amaze and mystify visitors.
- Star-shaped Sign, "Sh-h-h! Our Guest is..." 1958-1970 - Most weary travelers want peace and quiet when staying at a hotel, motel or inn. In the mid-20th century -- just like today -- proprietors provided guests with ways to help make their stay pleasant and restful. Signs hung outside on the door alerted staff to guests' needs. This clever sign not only told staff the occupant was sleeping ("Stardusting"), but promoted name recognition of the Stardust Hotel with the guest.
- 1958-1970
- Collections - Artifact
Star-shaped Sign, "Sh-h-h! Our Guest is..." 1958-1970
Most weary travelers want peace and quiet when staying at a hotel, motel or inn. In the mid-20th century -- just like today -- proprietors provided guests with ways to help make their stay pleasant and restful. Signs hung outside on the door alerted staff to guests' needs. This clever sign not only told staff the occupant was sleeping ("Stardusting"), but promoted name recognition of the Stardust Hotel with the guest.
- Sign, "Sh-h-h Please Do Not Disturb," 1935-1945 - Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.
- 1935-1945
- Collections - Artifact
Sign, "Sh-h-h Please Do Not Disturb," 1935-1945
Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.
- Sign, "SSSHH! Do Not Disturb!" 1950-1960 - Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to be quiet and not enter. After a peaceful night's sleep, some guests may have required other services. This sign also informed guests of dining hours, laundry services and even shopping opportunities.
- 1950-1960
- Collections - Artifact
Sign, "SSSHH! Do Not Disturb!" 1950-1960
Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to be quiet and not enter. After a peaceful night's sleep, some guests may have required other services. This sign also informed guests of dining hours, laundry services and even shopping opportunities.