Americana are artifacts, or a collection of artifacts, related to the history, geography, folklore and cultural heritage of the United States.
Many kinds of material fall within the definition of Americana: paintings, prints and drawings; license plates or entire vehicles, household objects, tools and weapons; flags, plaques and statues, and so on.
Today's Artifact:
Silver Sands Motel at Daytona Beach, Florida. ca 1957 “‘Directly on the World’s most famous beach’ 35 modern rooms, tile baths, steam heat, air conditioning, free T.V. Swimming pool privileges, coffee shop, we will meet planes, trains and busses by request.”
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