"The National System of Interstate and Defense Highways," 1964
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The Interstate Highway System includes more than 48,000 miles of controlled-access roadways spanning the United States. Championed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the system was authorized by the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956. The network, as originally envisioned, was completed in 1992 but continues to be expanded. It remains the largest public works project in history.
The Interstate Highway System includes more than 48,000 miles of controlled-access roadways spanning the United States. Championed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the system was authorized by the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956. The network, as originally envisioned, was completed in 1992 but continues to be expanded. It remains the largest public works project in history.
Artifact
Map (Document)
Date Made
1964
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Illinois, Chicago
United States, New Jersey, Convent Station
Creator Notes
Designed by General Drafting Co., Inc., Convent Station, New Jersey. Published by Portland Cement Association, Chicago, Illinois.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
87.135.1809
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Automobile Club of Michigan.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 23.75 in (unfolded)
Width: 33 in (unfolded)
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