Pennant, "Edaville Railroad, Cranberry Belt Line, South Carver, Mass.," 1947-1965
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Ellis D. Atwood built the Edaville railroad in the late 1940s to help service his sprawling cranberry plantation in southeastern Massachusetts. (The name Edaville is derived from Atwood's initials.) When visitors came to see his cranberry operations, many wanted to ride. Atwood charged just a nickel and in time the 5 1/2-mile line became a popular tourist attraction.
Ellis D. Atwood built the Edaville railroad in the late 1940s to help service his sprawling cranberry plantation in southeastern Massachusetts. (The name Edaville is derived from Atwood's initials.) When visitors came to see his cranberry operations, many wanted to ride. Atwood charged just a nickel and in time the 5 1/2-mile line became a popular tourist attraction.
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1947-1965
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2014.4.76
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Red
White (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 26.5 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: EDAVILLE RAILROAD/ CRANBERRY BELT LINE/ SOUTH CARVER, MASS.
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