"New York State Thruway, the Main Street of the Empire State," circa 1957

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THF207997 / "New York State Thruway, the Main Street of the Empire State," circa 1957
THF207998 / "New York State Thruway, the Main Street of the Empire State," circa 1957 / back
THF207999 / "New York State Thruway, the Main Street of the Empire State," circa 1957 / inside 1
THF208000 / "New York State Thruway, the Main Street of the Empire State," circa 1957 / inside 2
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Artifact Overview

This circa 1957 brochure promised motorists on the New York Thruway a quick, safe and comfortable travel experience. For a small fee motorists could travel from one end of the state to the other. Along the way, tourists could visit any number of attractions listed in the brochure.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Brochure

Date Made

circa 1957

Subject Date

circa 1957

Creators

Place of Creation

Collection Title

Research Center Travel Literature Collection

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

87.135.1764

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in
Width: 3.625 in (21.75" unfolded)

Inscriptions

Text at bottom of front fold: State of New York / Averell Harriman, Governor / New York State Thruway Authority / B.D. Tallamy, Chairman
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