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Suburban Highways Emerge As Interstate Milestones
Dr. McClellan surveys the evolution from early parkways to the Interstate era. Tracing progress from 1905 to the 1970s, the piece notes toll roads, the 1956 act, and Illinois routes I-55 I-80 and I-57 linking Chicago with downstate. It reflects on public works scale and enduring road maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
New York
Los Angeles
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Edens
Calumet
Kingery
Indiana
Eisenhower
Lincoln Highway
Illinois
Halsted Street
127Th Street
147Th Street
Downstate