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- Pennant, "Ohio Turnpike," circa 1960 - After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. Turnpikes and thruways -- limited access toll roads for high-speed traffic -- made their trips easier. Vacationers who used the Ohio Turnpike could remember their experience on America's modern highways with this souvenir pennant.
- circa 1960
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Pennant, "Ohio Turnpike," circa 1960
After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. Turnpikes and thruways -- limited access toll roads for high-speed traffic -- made their trips easier. Vacationers who used the Ohio Turnpike could remember their experience on America's modern highways with this souvenir pennant.
- Pennant, "New York State Thruway," circa 1960 - After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. Turnpikes and thruways -- limited access toll roads for high-speed traffic -- made their trips easier. This souvenir felt pennant depicts the New York State Thruway and various attractions accessible from its exits.
- circa 1960
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Pennant, "New York State Thruway," circa 1960
After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. Turnpikes and thruways -- limited access toll roads for high-speed traffic -- made their trips easier. This souvenir felt pennant depicts the New York State Thruway and various attractions accessible from its exits.
- Pennant, "Connecticut Turnpike," 1963 - After World War II, family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer flooded American highways. Turnpikes and thruways -- limited access toll roads for high-speed traffic -- made their trips easier. This souvenir pennant maps out the Connecticut Turnpike and shows the towns, cities and attractions accessible from one of the state's key travel routes.
- August 21, 1963
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Pennant, "Connecticut Turnpike," 1963
After World War II, family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer flooded American highways. Turnpikes and thruways -- limited access toll roads for high-speed traffic -- made their trips easier. This souvenir pennant maps out the Connecticut Turnpike and shows the towns, cities and attractions accessible from one of the state's key travel routes.
- Newcastle and Frenchtown Railroad Freight Receipt, 1839 - Cushing & Brothers received this receipt, dated May 22, 1839, for "one bundle" to be transported on the Newcastle and Frenchtown Railroad, which was part of the "Citizens' Union Line of Transportation" between Baltimore, Maryland, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- May 22, 1839
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Newcastle and Frenchtown Railroad Freight Receipt, 1839
Cushing & Brothers received this receipt, dated May 22, 1839, for "one bundle" to be transported on the Newcastle and Frenchtown Railroad, which was part of the "Citizens' Union Line of Transportation" between Baltimore, Maryland, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Pennant, "Pennsylvania Turnpike," 1940-1965 - After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. Turnpikes and thruways -- limited access toll roads for high-speed traffic -- made their trips easier. This souvenir felt pennant depicts scenes travelers experienced while wending their way along the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
- 1940-1965
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Pennant, "Pennsylvania Turnpike," 1940-1965
After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. Turnpikes and thruways -- limited access toll roads for high-speed traffic -- made their trips easier. This souvenir felt pennant depicts scenes travelers experienced while wending their way along the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
- Pennant, "New Jersey Turnpike," 1952-1965 - After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. Turnpikes and thruways -- limited access toll roads for high-speed traffic -- made their trips easier. Travelers on the New Jersey Turnpike could remember their experience on America's modern highways with this souvenir pennant.
- 1952-1965
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Pennant, "New Jersey Turnpike," 1952-1965
After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. Turnpikes and thruways -- limited access toll roads for high-speed traffic -- made their trips easier. Travelers on the New Jersey Turnpike could remember their experience on America's modern highways with this souvenir pennant.
- Road Map, "Welcome to Ohio Turnpike," circa 1955 - Post World War II turnpikes and the interstate highway system forever altered transportation patterns and the American traveling experience. Motorists on the Ohio Turnpike, according to this ca. 1955 brochure, could enjoy a pleasant driving experience on this modern superhighway. The Ohio Turnpike, running between the Indiana Toll Road and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, was completed in 1955.
- circa 1955
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Road Map, "Welcome to Ohio Turnpike," circa 1955
Post World War II turnpikes and the interstate highway system forever altered transportation patterns and the American traveling experience. Motorists on the Ohio Turnpike, according to this ca. 1955 brochure, could enjoy a pleasant driving experience on this modern superhighway. The Ohio Turnpike, running between the Indiana Toll Road and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, was completed in 1955.