Automobile Club of Michigan, "Know Michigan Better, Stay Longer," Sign, 1950-1960
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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.
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.
Artifact
Information sign
Date Made
1950-1960
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.4.3772
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Enamel (Fused coating)
Color
Blue
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height : 4.25 in
Width: 24.75 in
Inscriptions
Printed front: AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF MICHIGAN / AAA / (logo) / KNOW MICHIGAN BETTER / "STAY LONGER"
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