Kerouac, On the Road — Lowell National Historical Park
Kerouac, On the Road, a 1,500 sq ft exhibition at Lowell National Historical Park marking the 50th anniversary of "On the Road" and featuring Jack Kerouac's original scroll manuscript, opened in 2007 with exhibit design by Proun Design and fabrication by WB Inc; it received the AASLH 2008 Award of Merit.
| Venue | Lowell National Historical Park |
|---|---|
| Project type | Temporary Exhibition |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2007 |
| Technologies | listening stations |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Proun Design | Exhibit Design | Graphic design services and fabrication coordination |
| WB Inc. | Fabrication |
Description
The exhibit paired the scroll manuscript with listening stations, personal and family artifacts, interpretive graphics, and interactive elements chronicling Kerouac's Lowell origins, his road trips, and his influence on the Beat Generation, developed in curatorial collaboration with UMass Lowell.