"Welcome to the World's Greatest Highway: Penna Turnpike," 1957
THF207988 / "Welcome to the World's Greatest Highway: Penna Turnpike," 1957
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Artifact Overview
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission touted the turnpike as "The World's Greatest Highway" in this early 1957 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
1957
Subject Date
1957
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.135.1763
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Automobile Club of Michigan.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 9 in (16.5" unfolded)
Width: 3.875 in (15.5" unfolded)
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Related Content
SetThe Pennsylvania Turnpike
- 21 Artifacts
Opened in 1940, the Pennsylvania Turnpike was the prototype for modern limited-access American highways. Financed by user tolls, the turnpike initially ran 160 miles across the Keystone State, connecting Harrisburg with Pittsburgh. It was soon extended 100 miles east to Philadelphia. Drivers appreciated the smooth pavement, gentle curves, and lack of stoplights. The turnpike became a tourist attraction in its own right.