American Road, The (Part I)

American Road, The (Part I), an archival ephemeral film in the Prelinger Archives collection.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Shows development of transportation in the United States during the first half of the 20th century, emphasizing growth of automobile industry, roads and highways.

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A CLOSER LOOK

The Prelinger collection preserves ephemeral films that document everyday life, instruction, commerce, and popular culture. This entry is cataloged as American Road, The (Part I).

Shows development of transportation in the United States during the first half of the 20th century, emphasizing growth of automobile industry, roads and highways.

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Internet Archive · Prelinger ArchivesAmerican Road, The (Part I)

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