Get Outta Town
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- Identifier
- JML.MS1133-0137
- Barcode
- JML.MS1133-0137
- Title
- Get Outta Town
- Description
- Text of a lecture delivered to the Sphex Club in Lynchburg. This presentation by Nancy Marion delves into the evolution of Virginia's road systems from Native American trails through the era of Henry Ford's influence on transportation. The speaker, fascinated by the transformation of Lynchburg and its roads, explores the historical context and development of major routes that have shaped interstate highways today. Through maps and narratives, the presentation covers the transition from reliance on waterways and rugged paths to sophisticated road networks, highlighting significant changes in infrastructure, transportation engineering practices, and the societal shift towards automobile travel. The talk reflects on both the technical advancements in road construction and the broader implications for commerce, mobility, and cultural landscapes in Virginia.
- Date
- 21 March 2019
- Creator
- Marion, Nancy Blackwell
- topic
- SPHEX Club - lectures
- Marion, Nancy Blackwell
- Great Indian Warpath
- Great Wagon Road
- Potomac Path
- Virginia State Highway Commission
- Mendenhall’s Guide
- Travel -- automobile
- Location
- Lynchburg, Va.
- Digital Format
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights Holder
- Marion, Nancy Blackwell
- George M. Jones Library Association
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