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Pa Traveler's Guide to the Lincoln Highway (Pennsylvania Traveler's Guide)

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Yes, those Rt. 66 folks have their road, but *the* primier highway of roadside Americana is the Lincoln Highway. Butko's book is an ideal guide to the Pennsylvania portion of the Lincoln Highway, pointing out most every present or defunct business, bypassed or neglected right-of-way, and historical point of interest along the route. The book describes the highway geographically, from east to west, allowing the reader to explore all at once or in various sections the Pennsylvania portion of the road that began America's love affair with the automobile. Filled with old photographs, this book is an excellent guide for any fan of history who might want see what remains of the early automobile era when automobiling was entertainment in itself.

Comapres to substance of the Rt-66 books. Especiall the legacy of attractions bypassed by time. Some like Ligonier Pool have been salvaged, & will reopen..but most drive-ins are gone

I'm 64 years old and have lived in Pennsylvania all my life. I saw this book reviewed by the author on PBS. It was an interesting review so I bought the book. I learned a lot about the PA highway system of the early 20 th century.

If you have lived in PA. at some time or live here now and love history, this is a book for you. Well writen an lots of facts from years past. Fun read.

Brian's book, not only gives you a great overview of the historic Lincoln Highway across Pennsylvania, but what it looks like today and the heritage of this great national monument to free enterprise. No student of the Lincoln Highway can call his bookself complete without this book.