31st October 1913: The Lincoln Highway, the first transcontinental highway in the United States

In the early 20th century, the United States was experiencing a transport revolution. The popularity of automobiles was soaring, and with it came the realization that the existing road infrastructure was inadequate for long-distance travel. There was a pressing need for a coast-to-coast highway to facilitate transportation and trade.
Businessman Carl G. Fisher, along with automotive industry leaders, championed the idea of a transcontinental highway to maintain the popularity of automobiles. Their vision was to create a single road that connected New York City on the East Coast to San Francisco on the West Coast, traversing 13 states along the way.
To fund the ambitious project, Fisher and his associates raised money from both public and private sources. The Lincoln Highway Association then set about identifying a route in what was known as the "Trail-Blazer" tour. This involved linking existing roads together and, in some cases, building entirely new sections.
On October 31, 1913, the Lincoln Highway was officially dedicated during a ceremony attended by dignitaries, enthusiasts, and the public. The dedication was conducted simultaneously with celebrations that stretched from San Francisco to New York City, underlining the highway’s coast-to-coast nature.
The Lincoln Highway’s original 3,389 mile length was adjusted over time as segments of the road were improved and realignments were made. Eventually it was superseded by the U.S. highway system, but every year hundreds of driving enthusiasts continue to undertake the transcontinental journey using the original route.

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Excelent video, love transport history.

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Me too!

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You can still access it in southeastern Wyoming via lincolnway and I-80.

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Much of the original route in western Utah is still dirt.

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