"Pennsylvania Turnpike System - The World's Greatest Highway," circa 1952

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Artifact Overview

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission touted the turnpike as "The World's Greatest Highway" in this early 1950s brochure. The Commission highlighted the convenience, safety, and comfort of using their turnpike versus other American highways. The brochure contains the standard helpful tools such as maps, mileage tables, driving rules and regulations, and a fare schedule.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Brochure

Date Made

circa 1952

Subject Date

circa 1952

Creator Notes

Published by Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

87.135.458

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 9 in
Width: 4 in

"Pennsylvania Turnpike System - The World's Greatest Highway," circa 1952