"A Colorful Souvenir Book of the Pennsylvania Turnpike System," circa 1952
THF202550 / "A Colorful Souvenir Book of the Pennsylvania Turnpike System," circa 1952
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Artifact Overview
Drivers could remember their travels on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with this souvenir booklet. Published by Howard Johnson's, the book contains scenic images of the turnpike and the service stations with Howard Johnson's restaurants.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Book
Date Made
circa 1952
Subject Date
circa 1952
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
2011.5.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Donna R. Braden.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 in
Width: 8 in
Inscriptions
On front cover:
A Colorful / Souvenir Book of / PENNSYLVANIA / TURNPIKE / System / THE WORLD'S GREATEST HIGHWAY
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