{"product_id":"1940-oregon-winter-sports-carnival-print","title":"1940 Oregon Winter Sports Carnival Print - White House Good Will Tour - Mt. Hood Ski Tourism Era - Archival Print","description":"Feature Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1940 Oregon Winter Sports Carnival Print. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePREMIUM PHOTO PAPER: Professional luster photo paper with heavyweight construction and semi-gloss finish that minimizes glare while delivering vibrant colors and sharp detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaken on March 8, 1940, by the esteemed Harris and Ewing studio in Washington, D.C., this photograph documents the Oregon Winter Sports Carnival Good Will Tour's visit to the White House. The delegation, including Carnival Queen Claire Erickson and her court of princesses, posed alongside Presidential Secretary Brigadier General Edwin M. Watson.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the late 1930s and early 1940s, Oregon aggressively promoted its burgeoning winter sports industry through nationwide good will tours designed to attract tourism and investment. These campaigns showcased the state's spectacular mountain landscapes and growing reputation as a premier destination for skiing and winter recreation in the American West.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Oregon Winter Sports Carnival drew national attention to Mt. Hood and surrounding Cascade Range resorts during an era when organized winter recreation was rapidly gaining popularity across the country. Such promotional efforts helped establish Oregon's identity as an outdoor adventure destination, contributing to infrastructure development that would shape the region's tourism economy for decades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis engaging photograph provides a fascinating window into Oregon's ambitious promotional heritage and the intersection of state tourism, politics, and national culture. An outstanding addition to any collection, it preserves a unique piece of American recreational and diplomatic history from the eve of the Second World War.","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"8x10 Inch","offer_id":47929158828221,"sku":"ENP0420_0810H","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11x14 Inch","offer_id":47929158860989,"sku":"ENP0420_1114H","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x20 Inch","offer_id":47929158893757,"sku":"ENP0420_1620H","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24 Inch","offer_id":47929158926525,"sku":"ENP0420_1824H","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x30 Inch","offer_id":47929158959293,"sku":"ENP0420_2430H","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/products\/1940-oregon-winter-sports-carnival-print","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}