"Penna Turn-Pike, Tips for Your Turnpike Trip," circa 1970

Summary

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission produced this foldout brochure for motorists traveling the turnpike. The Pennsylvania Turnpike is highlighted in green on the large state map. On the opposite side, the Commission listed connecting routes and a brief description of area attractions for each of the turnpike's 38 interchanges. The brochure also contains safety and travel information and a fare schedule.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission produced this foldout brochure for motorists traveling the turnpike. The Pennsylvania Turnpike is highlighted in green on the large state map. On the opposite side, the Commission listed connecting routes and a brief description of area attractions for each of the turnpike's 38 interchanges. The brochure also contains safety and travel information and a fare schedule.

Artifact

Brochure

Date Made

circa 1970

Subject Date

circa 1970

Creators

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission 

Place of Creation

United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg 

Creator Notes

Published by Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

89.54.11

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Automobile Club of Michigan.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Dimensions

Height: 8.188 in

Width: 3.813 in

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