The American Highway


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Minnesota-based writer and photographer Kazynski traces the transformation of the US from a network of places connected by rutted wagon trails to a maze of highways connected to other highways. He describes and illustrates road and bridge construction and the new roadside culture that threw up motels, restaurants, gas stations, and scenic perspectives.










Historic Highways of America ..


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This multi-volume series offers a detailed examination of the history and development of America's historic highways. From the National Road to the Oregon Trail, the books offer a fascinating glimpse into the growth of the country and the role that roads played in shaping society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.




America's highways, 1776-1976


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Historic Highways Of America ...


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This book is a detailed history of the Cumberland Road, America's first federally funded highway. It covers the planning, construction, and early use of the road, as well as the political and economic factors that played a role in its success. Of interest to historians, transportation enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the development of American infrastructure. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.