The Pennsylvania Turnpike “America’s First Superhighway”
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6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday, 4/11/2023
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2023-04-11 22:00:00
2023-04-11 23:00:00
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Berks County Public Libraries
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***Rescheduled for April 11 at 6 PM.
The PA Turnpike was the first of its kind and received nationwide acclaim as an engineering marvel. It was touted as America’s First Superhighway when it opened on October 1, 1940 and was the national standard for superhighway design and engineering. Today, the PA Turnpike stretches more than 550 miles – triple its original length. It continues its legacy of innovation in the ground-transportation industry and embraces modern-day technologies for faster response times, increased traffic flow, and safer trips for drivers. The Boyertown Museum of historic Vehicles houses many artifacts from the turnpike’s early years.
Presentation by the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles.
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