Pennant, "Arkansas Alligator Farm, Hot Springs, Ark.," 1945-1965
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In 1945, a new owner took over an alligator farm in Hot Springs, Arkansas. It was good timing. After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. Roadside attractions, like the Arkansas Alligator Farm, became another stop for auto tourists visiting popular destinations, like Hot Springs.
In 1945, a new owner took over an alligator farm in Hot Springs, Arkansas. It was good timing. After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. Roadside attractions, like the Arkansas Alligator Farm, became another stop for auto tourists visiting popular destinations, like Hot Springs.
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1945-1965
Creators
Unknown
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.294
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Blue
Yellow
Green
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 5.75 in
Width: 18 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: ARKANSAS/ ALLIGATOR FARM/ HOT SPRINGS, ARK.
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