"Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive," 1946
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Artifact Overview
The Blue Ridge Parkway links Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. The 469-mile scenic Skyline Drive offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The Blue Ridge Parkway, often referred to as "America's Favorite Drive," has been one of the most visited parks since 1946, when this brochure was printed.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Brochure
Date Made
1946
Subject Date
1946
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.135.1765
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Automobile Club of Michigan.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Blue
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 9 in
Width: 4 in (11.875" unfolded)
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