The Pennsylvania Turnpike

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Summary: The BEST PA Turnpike Publication To Date!
Review: Many people know that the PA Turnpike was the United States's first superhighway. For that reason, it carries much historical importance. I have studied the Pa Turnpike, at one time known as "The Worlds Greatest Highway", for many years. I can say without a doubt that this book by Dakelman and Schorr is the best publication to date on the subject. Most of the photos have never been published before. What is nice is that you can take that book and go to those areas today and see what it looked like under construction.

I highly recommend this book for anyone who has ever passed through the blue tollbooths of the Pa. Turnpike, thru the tunnels and over the rolling hills of Pennsylvania.




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Summary: Building the Pennsylvania Turnpike
Review: The Pennsylvania Turnpike is recognized for being the first modern highways of the 20th century. The initial 160 mile Carlisle to Irwin, Pennsylvania segment laid the groundwork for the present interstate highway system that we have taken for granted. Authors Mitchell Dakelman and Neal Schorr have researched the history of the Turnpike for years. The results of their research and approximately 200 of the thousands of photographs they have collected or taken themselves are included in this work. The book includes the Turnpike's foundations, including the primitive roadways and ill fated South Penn project, from which the Turnpike used as its route, up to the present day expansion and reconstruction projects that will bring this vital highway into the 21st century. All aspects of the construction are documented including right-of-way construction, paving, tunnels and the various bridges used to eliminate grade crossing to make this highway a true express highway. A must for transportation and auto fans, plus fans of the World's Greatest Highway!