Lore Mac Cabins Proprietors' Daughter on Back Porch of Their Residence, Brooklyn, Michigan, circa 1945

Summary

The Irish Hills area of Michigan, located about 50 miles southwest of Detroit, was a popular tourist destination in the mid-20th century. Easy access along U.S. Highway 12 encouraged motorists to visit the area's lakes, parks and other attractions. Roadside accommodations like the Lore Mac Cabins served overnight vacationers.

The Irish Hills area of Michigan, located about 50 miles southwest of Detroit, was a popular tourist destination in the mid-20th century. Easy access along U.S. Highway 12 encouraged motorists to visit the area's lakes, parks and other attractions. Roadside accommodations like the Lore Mac Cabins served overnight vacationers.

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

circa 1945

Subject Date

circa 1945

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

86.184.15

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Bernard and Helen Reinink.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 3.25 in

Width: 4.625 in

Tourist Cabin from Irish Hills Area of Michigan, c...

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