Newark, DE Main Street in 1957 (University of Delaware)

In this 1957 progress report film from the Delaware State Highway Department, we visit Main Street in Newark. Featured locations include. Newark Shopping Center, cars driving down Main Street, Lincoln-Mercury dealership, view of the movie theatre, University of Delaware campus, road work and construction on East Main Street, new paved roads on Main Street, and the 5 and dime store.
Resource Identifier: 1540-000-001_008mp
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[@hwyfan]

Fun to look far back and be able to identify where the camera was situated.

[@Lima.Rivarossi]

love the mobile couches, times long gone, quite emotional

[@302vettelife2]

The good ol days of Newark.

[@aamir-tijaniamuju1689]

YOO THE CHURCH LOOKS EXACTLY THE SAME

[@mountendew]

Awesome sauce! Love it!

[@generalnguyenngocloan1700]

Cool. 👍🏻