Abstract

The centennial of the organizing meeting creating the nation’s first transcontinental highway will be celebrated in July 2013. This is generally considered to be the birth of the federal highway system. The Indiana Lincoln Highway Association will discuss the Lincoln Highway and its upcoming celebration.

Session Number

20

Session Title

Lincoln Highway Centennial and the Birth of the Federal Highway System

Track Title

Planning

Location

STEW 218 CD

Date of Version

March 2013

Start Date

3-5-2013 12:00 AM

End Date

3-5-2013 12:00 AM

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Lincoln Highway: Nation's First Transcontinental Highway

STEW 218 CD

The centennial of the organizing meeting creating the nation’s first transcontinental highway will be celebrated in July 2013. This is generally considered to be the birth of the federal highway system. The Indiana Lincoln Highway Association will discuss the Lincoln Highway and its upcoming celebration.